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GF53AXM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration GF53AXM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 26 Feb 2022
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,071 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,835 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Ns + Os Front Rear Bush's Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,595 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,595 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,473 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,188 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 133,188 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,598 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory 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)
12 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,109 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016 18 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,781 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015 18 Jun 202622 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 110,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
22 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,857 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014 18 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,857 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
27 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,914 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2013 18 Jun 202622 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,558 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
22 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,110 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011 18 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
18 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,583 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2010 18 Jun 202618 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,583 MI
18 Jun 202627 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,178 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2009 18 Jun 202613 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,117 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2008 18 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,721 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2007 18 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!
GF53AXM was registered on 2003-09-22
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