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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AX53LBL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 11 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,367 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,699 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,855 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 112,514 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2023 13 Jun 20266 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 111,972 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,845 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2021 13 Jun 20265 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside 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
4 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,566 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2020 13 Jun 20264 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,534 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2019 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,340 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2018 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,706 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,207 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,479 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,814 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
19 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
12 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,836 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2012 13 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,210 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2011 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,827 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2010 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,827 MI
13 Jun 202623 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,147 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2009 13 Jun 202613 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 59,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
18 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,094 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,787 MI
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AX53LBL was registered on 2003-12-23
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