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DN53SCX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DN53SCX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
10 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 190,259 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 190,259 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 181,698 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 19 Jun 202614 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 181,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 71% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 172,895 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 times front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front tyre starting to crack
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
26 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 172,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 times front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 166,160 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 166,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 166,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust heat shield loose
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,575 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,838 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,836 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2014 19 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,971 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
8 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 100,143 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 100,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,182 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 19 Jun 20268 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,624 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,280 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 54,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,993 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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DN53SCX was registered on 2003-12-30
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