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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX53CYH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 184,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Exhaust fouling on brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Ball joint bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion / holes to outer sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear tyre size 195/65R15 / Front tyre size 225/45R17
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust heat shield adrift
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 176,117 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust flexi worn
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,947 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,582 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,094 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,094 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
21 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,484 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,120 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019 17 Jun 20262 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,943 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,301 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017 17 Jun 202619 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,472 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 17 Jun 202617 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,381 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 17 Jun 20261 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,772 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014 17 Jun 202620 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,847 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 17 Jun 202631 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 89,612 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2012 17 Jun 20265 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,839 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2011 17 Jun 20265 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,839 MI
17 Jun 20262 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,920 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2010 17 Jun 20263 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,305 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2009 17 Jun 202629 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,559 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2008 17 Jun 20262 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,338 MI
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AX53CYH was registered on 2003-11-05
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