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GF53AXK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GF53AXK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
15 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,255 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
19 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 140,165 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2024 18 Jun 202612 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 140,165 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,085 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 132,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,424 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 122,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,659 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn ()
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,244 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,244 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,285 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2018 18 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,734 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2017 18 Jun 20269 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,733 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 91,846 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016 18 Jun 20269 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
30 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,374 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
30 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,374 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,092 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 18 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,356 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 63,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,652 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
19 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,161 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011 18 Jun 202615 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,951 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2010 18 Jun 202615 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 32,951 MI
18 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,766 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,885 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2009 18 Jun 202618 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 26,878 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,344 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2008 18 Jun 202627 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,344 MI
18 Jun 202630 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,481 MI
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GF53AXK was registered on 2003-09-23
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