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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GF53FND
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 17 Nov 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,213 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()
- rear wiper blade split
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt fitted to rear seats ()
- rear wiper blade split
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 98,384 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 94,496 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 94,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,351 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- exhaust flexy worn
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,482 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2022 22 Jun 20269 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,436 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,397 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 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))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,286 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust flexy pipe worn
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,880 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyres has cracks on outer wall
- Offside Front tyre has cracks on the outer wall
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 67,145 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres both have cracks on the outer wall
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,888 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2016 22 Jun 202614 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,072 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 22 Jun 202613 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,611 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 22 Jun 202613 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,863 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 22 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,763 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 22 Jun 202618 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,902 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 30,605 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,605 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,724 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 22 Jun 20269 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,214 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 22 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,985 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2007 22 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!
GF53FND was registered on 2003-09-20
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