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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF53FFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 03 Jan 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,089 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019 19 Jun 20262 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 164,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
13 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 155,439 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 155,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 143,789 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 19 Jun 202619 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,764 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 133,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,588 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,378 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2014 19 Jun 202625 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,378 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,213 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 19 Jun 202624 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,433 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
24 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,433 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
3 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,026 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 19 Jun 20261 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,718 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2009 19 Jun 20261 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,840 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2008 19 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,790 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2007 19 Jun 2026You 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!
DF53FFJ was registered on 2003-11-19
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