free car check
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration CP53FFN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Apr 2021
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,564 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2021 15 Jun 202624 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,564 MI
15 Jun 20265 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,678 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020 15 Jun 20262 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,121 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- n/s/f Track rod end not repaired to manufacture specification.
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Cant gain access to boot .
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front HID fitted no washers.
19 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml on
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,644 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,047 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,605 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016 15 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
20 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 95,362 MI
15 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,362 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2015 15 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,313 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2014 15 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,158 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,639 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2012 15 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,478 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2010 15 Jun 202629 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
13 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 58,241 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,241 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,700 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2008 15 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,358 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2007 15 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 28,358 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)
You 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!
CP53FFN was registered on 2003-12-15
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.