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GF53AXJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GF53AXJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 17 Sep 2020
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
13 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 177,433 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 177,433 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,956 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,147 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2018 18 Jun 202618 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,145 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION (7.1.2)
- Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (3.5.1g)
3 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,617 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
3 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 150,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
29 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 145,786 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,384 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 141,379 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 136,899 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2014 18 Jun 202610 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 136,899 MI
18 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,518 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013 18 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,113 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 18 Jun 202621 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 119,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,341 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2011 18 Jun 202626 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 109,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
27 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,531 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2010 18 Jun 202616 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,098 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,845 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2008 18 Jun 202627 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 58,845 MI
18 Jun 20268 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,600 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2007 18 Jun 20268 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 56,600 MI
18 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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GF53AXJ was registered on 2003-09-20
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