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AX53CVE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AX53CVE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 153,736 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 153,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 145,684 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026 15 Jun 202621 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,238 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,812 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low between 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc is lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn low between 2-3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,627 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (both side) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,625 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (both side) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,924 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,050 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
26 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,157 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 15 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,179 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- covers fitted obscuring components
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- covers fitted obscuring components
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,908 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 15 Jun 202617 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
23 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,454 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
15 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,176 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 15 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,646 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012 15 Jun 202617 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,540 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,311 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
4 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,500 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 15 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,242 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 15 Jun 202616 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,535 MI
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AX53CVE was registered on 2003-11-19
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