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DF53PEO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration DF53PEO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 110,775 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- general underbody corrosion
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside 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))
- 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,711 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,261 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,503 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,448 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2020 20 Jun 202612 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
17 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,668 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,668 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,479 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
3 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,798 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,163 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Slight rear brake bind
20 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 76,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Slight rear brake bind
29 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,396 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2015Advisory 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)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,180 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2014 20 Jun 202615 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,265 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2013 20 Jun 202610 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 54,311 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,305 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011 20 Jun 202612 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,261 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,153 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 20 Jun 202614 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,445 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 20 Jun 202612 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,270 MI
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DF53PEO was registered on 2003-12-16
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