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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GF53GXV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 17 Jun 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 185,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,973 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017 17 Jun 202612 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 175,973 MI
17 Jun 20267 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,393 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 158,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,434 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2015 17 Jun 202630 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,687 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
1 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,848 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013 17 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,604 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2012 17 Jun 20263 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,705 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2011 17 Jun 202621 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 105,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,161 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010 17 Jun 202622 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 78,161 MI
17 Jun 20265 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,269 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2009 17 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,777 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
19 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,072 MI
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GF53GXV was registered on 2003-12-17
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