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DX53FFU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DX53FFU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 14 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
15 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 76,707 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
14 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 76,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
29 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 73,413 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 67,827 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake pipe clip missing
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WALL (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,680 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 57,136 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly damaged
- Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,233 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022 19 Jun 202631 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 53,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,915 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint 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 Outer Steering linkage ball joint 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 Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,540 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 45,590 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
7 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 42,170 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,268 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,469 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,885 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 38,211 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2013 19 Jun 20266 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 28,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,400 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,297 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2011 19 Jun 202625 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 22,297 MI
19 Jun 20267 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,548 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2010 19 Jun 20268 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,629 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2009 19 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,817 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 19 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,092 MI
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DX53FFU was registered on 2003-10-01
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