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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF52FYH
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 03 Jan 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 208,706 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2026 22 Jun 20262 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 208,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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
- Central Rear Seat belt missing missing the clip to go in the buckle (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 201,648 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 192,809 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor bolt missing (1.6 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
29 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 192,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor bolt missing (1.6 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,457 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,498 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2021 22 Jun 202618 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 166,476 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
11 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 157,765 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019 22 Jun 202614 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 149,698 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018 22 Jun 202613 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,100 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017 22 Jun 202613 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,100 MI
22 Jun 202616 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,350 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016 22 Jun 202619 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,829 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,688 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,621 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013 22 Jun 20263 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,005 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012 22 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,851 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2011 22 Jun 20261 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,406 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2010 22 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,704 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2009 22 Jun 202614 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,670 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2008 22 Jun 202631 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,660 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2008 22 Jun 202610 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,784 MI
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DF52FYH was registered on 2003-02-13
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