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DF53DTK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration DF53DTK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,802 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear 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))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,719 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,943 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 22 Jun 202610 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,988 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front > rear (1.1.11 (c))
13 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 125,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front > rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 122,825 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers slightly smeary
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,237 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,224 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018 22 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 105,264 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017 22 Jun 202624 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,769 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016 22 Jun 202620 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,274 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015 22 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,052 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 22 Jun 20264 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,842 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013 22 Jun 202610 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,179 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
3 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,507 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011 22 Jun 20262 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,175 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
13 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,608 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,934 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008 22 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,934 MI
22 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,295 MI
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DF53DTK was registered on 2003-11-21
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