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GD52AYF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration GD52AYF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 01 Dec 2026
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,037 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 96,036 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 92,685 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 92,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 87,927 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 87,927 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
7 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,914 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,854 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front advise crack in tread
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front advise crack in tread
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,433 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021 1 Jul 202628 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 70,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak slight from radiator ()
- engine oil level at minimum
23 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 66,514 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 62,966 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019 1 Jul 202612 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 62,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- coolant warning light on
29 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,287 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2018 1 Jul 202629 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,542 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 57,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,443 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016 1 Jul 202611 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,964 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,564 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,564 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,485 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,899 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2012 1 Jul 202617 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,564 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2011 1 Jul 202611 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,143 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2010 1 Jul 202615 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,582 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2009 1 Jul 202615 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,617 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2007 1 Jul 202617 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,393 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GD52AYF was registered on 2003-02-24
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