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GF53FEX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration GF53FEX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 181,848 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 181,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,008 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2026 22 Jun 202619 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 165,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,046 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 159,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,669 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm and cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,502 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,502 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,426 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,426 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,461 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2021 22 Jun 202613 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,925 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2020 22 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,459 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2018 22 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
25 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,595 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2017 22 Jun 202629 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,321 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,710 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2015 22 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,046 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2014 22 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,349 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2013 22 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,349 MI
22 Jun 20264 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,916 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012 22 Jun 20269 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,878 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011 22 Jun 20267 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,164 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,016 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2009 22 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,212 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,131 MI
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GF53FEX was registered on 2003-12-13
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