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DF53DXB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DF53DXB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
18 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 177,012 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- O/s front wing going rusty
- Outer skin on rear exhaust rusty
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear suspension components going rusty
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Handbrake just upto required standard
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Drive shaft noise on road test
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 177,012 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s front wing going rusty
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Outer skin on rear exhaust rusty
- Rear suspension components going rusty
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Handbrake just upto required standard
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Drive shaft noise on road test
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,427 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Part of n/s front inner wing liner missing
- Very slight delay on o/s rear foot brake
- Track rod and rubber deteriorating
- Temp fuel cap fitted
- Surface rust on suspension components
- Slight damage on front number plate
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- O/s front tyre worn on outer edge
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust centre clamp slightly loose also outer skin on rear box rusty
- Drive shaft noise on road test
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 165,156 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Noise from driveshaft on road test
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- N/s front inner wing liner damaged
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,538 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 160,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,663 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust bracket fractured
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,423 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
2 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,907 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- different ratio tyres on front and rear axles
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 130,612 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,026 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,026 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,042 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,264 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,718 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,849 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
16 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
29 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,394 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010 21 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,119 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 21 Jun 20266 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,961 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008 21 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,523 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2007 21 Jun 202614 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 32,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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DF53DXB was registered on 2003-11-19
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