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GF53GXP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GF53GXP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 17 Feb 2027
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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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77 Total Defects Recorded
18 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 119,852 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to hose X 2. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to hose X 2. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 119,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Badly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Next to joining sleeve. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to hose X 2. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Adjacent to hose X 2. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 114,267 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,001 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
21 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 112,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,933 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,590 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 102,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,496 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
25 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,664 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020 17 Jun 202627 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 91,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,877 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019 17 Jun 202618 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,014 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,996 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2017 17 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,363 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear coil springs corroded
- small chips in windscreen
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,148 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015 17 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,689 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 17 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,382 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013 17 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,382 MI
17 Jun 20261 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,931 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 17 Jun 202631 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 39,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 33,837 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2011 17 Jun 20265 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,837 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,495 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2009 17 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,477 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 17 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 15,477 MI
17 Jun 202625 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,663 MI
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GF53GXP was registered on 2003-09-25
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