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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GD52AYG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 01 Jul 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 120,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- general under body corrosion
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear door handle faulty but sill able to open
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,966 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,114 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,802 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 100,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,037 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on the inside
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,629 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016 1 Jul 20267 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,840 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,415 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
8 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,992 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 67,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,186 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012 1 Jul 20264 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
6 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,848 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011 1 Jul 20265 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
30 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,514 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2010 1 Jul 20262 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,479 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2009 1 Jul 20262 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
2 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,762 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2008 1 Jul 202627 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,259 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2007 1 Jul 202625 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,618 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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GD52AYG was registered on 2003-02-27
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