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DX53FVB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration DX53FVB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Nov 2026
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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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61 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,537 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear axle beam rusting
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both rear brake ferruels rusting
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,877 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,625 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2024 19 Jun 202620 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 159,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,202 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald inner edge almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn bald inner edge almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
1 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,814 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested excess blow front section (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and worn bald inner edge almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and bald inner edge almost to inner cords (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,868 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 137,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,466 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,095 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020 19 Jun 20261 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,729 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019 19 Jun 202627 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,449 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018 19 Jun 202627 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,114 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017 19 Jun 202622 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,657 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2016 19 Jun 202631 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,922 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015 19 Jun 202628 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,736 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2014 19 Jun 202631 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,483 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,120 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,537 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2011 19 Jun 202627 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 94,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory 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)
3 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,959 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2010 19 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 89,959 MI
19 Jun 202623 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,985 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2009 19 Jun 202630 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 78,312 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2008 19 Jun 20262 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 67,936 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DX53FVB was registered on 2003-09-01
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