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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX53CYJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,330 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Rear silencer corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,510 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 157,052 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 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))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
25 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 157,052 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing 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))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,655 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases crack in cat (6.1.2 (a))
25 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,553 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust rear box corroded
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,751 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust deteriorating
- both front upper strut mounts worn
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 112,979 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2020 15 Jun 20265 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,085 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear no plate deteriorated
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,085 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear no plate deteriorated
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,711 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2018 15 Jun 20263 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,445 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2017 15 Jun 20263 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,039 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016 15 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,592 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 15 Jun 20268 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,240 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,352 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,115 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 15 Jun 202612 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,466 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 15 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,064 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 15 Jun 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,106 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 15 Jun 202629 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,993 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 15 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,470 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 15 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX53CYJ was registered on 2003-10-31
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