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GD53DWW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GD53DWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
10 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,890 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear coil springs corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner 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))
17 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,474 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear coil springs corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside rear rigid brake pipe corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,310 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Rigid brake pipe corroded
19 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 136,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rigid brake pipe corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 130,486 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,523 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Braking system leaking Brake servo pipe leaking (1.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 120,259 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear light unit damaged with no effect on emitted light
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,252 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020 24 Jun 202617 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,624 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019 24 Jun 202617 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 111,624 MI
24 Jun 202613 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,325 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2018 24 Jun 202613 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,325 MI
24 Jun 20269 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,002 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 24 Jun 20269 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,002 MI
24 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,648 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 24 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,648 MI
24 Jun 202616 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,764 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015 24 Jun 20265 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,236 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014 24 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,227 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
25 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,025 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2012 24 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,006 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2011 24 Jun 20268 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,344 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2010 24 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,057 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009 24 Jun 202611 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,709 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008 24 Jun 202614 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,408 MI
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GD53DWW was registered on 2003-12-20
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