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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GF53BYU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 104,919 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arms rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,833 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,833 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,506 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
7 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,428 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023 26 Jun 20268 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,612 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2022 26 Jun 202624 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,545 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,694 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,061 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
6 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,235 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 26 Jun 20265 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,995 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Axle/spring mount (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/ spring mount (2.4.G.1)
5 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,995 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened Axle/spring mount (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle/ spring mount (2.4.G.1)
4 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,966 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2016 26 Jun 20263 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,265 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2015 26 Jun 20269 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,846 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2014 26 Jun 202611 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,067 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013 26 Jun 202619 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,586 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012 26 Jun 202623 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,316 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202614 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,226 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2010 26 Jun 202627 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,632 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2009 26 Jun 20264 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,155 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2008 26 Jun 202620 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,368 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GF53BYU was registered on 2003-09-26
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