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DX53RYB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
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- Registration DX53RYB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
6 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,611 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp not working on main beam wont stay on with switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,422 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside Brake disc worn, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside Brake disc worn, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps high beam / indicators switch faulty on high beam not locking on in the on position. (4.1.3 (a))
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 146,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits limit max 0.30%, Reading on test 0.38% (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp area. (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside Brake disc worn, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside Brake disc worn, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps high beam / indicators switch faulty on high beam not locking on in the on position. (4.1.3 (a))
9 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 144,207 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
- Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 144,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,902 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,272 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,305 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- o/s/f sill by jacking point crushed/damaged
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,305 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- o/s/f sill by jacking point crushed/damaged
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,929 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017 20 Jun 202618 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,381 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016 20 Jun 202617 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,372 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015 20 Jun 202612 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,956 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2014 20 Jun 202612 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 103,956 MI
20 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,517 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,656 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012 20 Jun 202614 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,065 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 20 Jun 202621 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,556 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010 20 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 57,975 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2009 20 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,665 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2008 20 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
- Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)
9 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,959 MI
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DX53RYB was registered on 2003-11-04
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