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AX53CVA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AX53CVA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 152,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible front lights are non gen and also are European cut off with hids fitted (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- car very low from fitting non gen suspension
- outer sills heavily crushed and bent from car bottoming out over bumps
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,925 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
10 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,925 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,087 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- serpentine belt deteriated
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 130,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- serpentine belt deteriated
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,700 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front sills damaged
- offside front steering rack inner joint worn
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 112,978 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,075 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,990 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,465 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014 15 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,521 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013 15 Jun 202624 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,805 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2012 15 Jun 202626 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,534 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2011 15 Jun 202612 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,087 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2010 15 Jun 20264 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,288 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2009 15 Jun 202612 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,883 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2008 15 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,686 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2007 15 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 25,686 MI
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AX53CVA was registered on 2003-11-15
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