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DF53PCZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration DF53PCZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
29 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 185,116 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
29 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 185,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a)) 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
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d- bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 178,861 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2021 20 Jun 20263 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 174,326 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- power steering pipes corroded
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))
22 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 168,080 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- power steering pipes corrosion
- both rear sub frame bushes deteriorated
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear shock absorber corroded
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,388 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
22 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,126 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated and some movement
15 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 156,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear sub frame bushes deteriorated and some movement
27 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,421 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,034 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 20 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,653 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014 20 Jun 202622 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 124,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,694 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,447 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012 20 Jun 202626 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 86,579 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2011 20 Jun 20265 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,355 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,983 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,688 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2008 20 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,382 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2007 20 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 35,382 MI
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DF53PCZ was registered on 2003-12-19
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