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GD52FGP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration GD52FGP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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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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93 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 168,497 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
2 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 166,115 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 163,792 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
1 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 163,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,735 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 157,172 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
28 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 157,154 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 153,027 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 153,027 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,862 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Fuel Rusty
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,398 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,398 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,984 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,398 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2017 26 Jun 202628 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 134,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush console rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush console rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 130,409 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,387 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
26 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,411 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2014 26 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 122,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
19 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,042 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2013 26 Jun 202616 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 115,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 98,509 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
31 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,547 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 26 Jun 202624 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,131 MI
26 Jun 202624 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,131 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2010 26 Jun 202629 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,405 MI
26 Jun 202629 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,405 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2009 26 Jun 202622 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,884 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2008 26 Jun 202622 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,884 MI
26 Jun 20262 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,793 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GD52FGP was registered on 2003-02-07
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