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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GF53GZW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 02 Nov 2019
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 159,016 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- slight bind o/s/r wheel
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
31 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 159,016 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- slight bind o/s/r wheel
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pinhole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,515 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - low both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - bald both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
31 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp loose - deteriorated (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - low both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - bald both edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,603 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017 16 Jun 20263 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 142,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
29 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 132,688 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,688 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,964 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
23 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,944 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 16 Jun 20263 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,410 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2013 16 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,418 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2012 16 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 88,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,534 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2011 16 Jun 20269 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
21 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 65,292 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2010 16 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,019 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2009 16 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,702 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2008 16 Jun 20262 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 47,702 MI
16 Jun 202626 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,365 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2007 16 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!
GF53GZW was registered on 2003-09-26
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