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GD53DYW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GD53DYW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 18 Sep 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
11 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,822 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- All front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pedal travel very long would benefit attention
10 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- All front and rear brake and suspension components heavily corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,631 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,108 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,241 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2023 25 Jun 202618 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,400 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,707 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2021 25 Jun 202619 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,451 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s outersill damaged,front brake hoses wearing,tyres slight wear on edges,front+rear number plates poor condition,oil leaks
19 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s outersill damaged,front brake hoses wearing,tyres slight wear on edges,front+rear number plates poor condition,oil leaks
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,738 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018 25 Jun 202617 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,656 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2017Reason(s) for failure
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner (3.5.1g) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak engine breather assembly ()
28 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,282 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres perished
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,019 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2015 25 Jun 202610 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,018 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
11 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,881 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2014 25 Jun 202610 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,054 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2013 25 Jun 20269 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,958 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,920 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2011 25 Jun 202623 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 60,920 MI
25 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,412 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
9 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,916 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2010 25 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 45,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
19 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,697 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
2 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,422 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 25 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!
GD53DYW was registered on 2003-12-23
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