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DF53DWZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF53DWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 09 Apr 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
20
Passes
3
Failures
86.96%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
10 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 99,462 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive slight pas leak from rack gaiters (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- corrosion to suspension (subframe, shock absorbers, springs, axles)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,266 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026 22 Jun 20269 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,015 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
26 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,511 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 88,106 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,647 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded
5 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Backbox outer skin corroded
17 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 80,296 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in both front shock absorber upper attachments
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 80,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- slight play in both front shock absorber upper attachments
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,014 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rear silencer is very corroded.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also cracking on the outer side wall. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight loss of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,620 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake calliper to sub frame bracket. (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre is wearing low on tread.
- Rear exhaust silencer box is very corroded.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight chaffing. (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From brake calliper to sub frame mounting bracket. (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre is wearing low on tread
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Large rear bush. (2.4.G.2)
- Front Under tray is fitted, obscuring some of the testable items.
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear coil spring corroded Both springs (2.4.C.1b)
9 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,046 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear coil spring corroded Both springs. (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust rear silencer box is very corroded.
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,850 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,846 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,302 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,115 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,822 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 22 Jun 202622 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,854 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 22 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,130 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010Advisory 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)
17 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,218 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,981 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 22 Jun 202616 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,820 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF53DWZ was registered on 2003-11-19
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