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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GF53NHX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,528 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
3 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,501 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
7 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,478 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,412 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
25 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,544 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,989 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,532 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded forward of hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when rotated
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,160 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,610 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017 26 Jun 202621 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 127,017 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear 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)
22 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,889 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,781 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 26 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,762 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
16 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,638 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013 26 Jun 202612 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,411 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2012 26 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 84,703 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,703 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,368 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,835 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009 26 Jun 202631 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 60,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
15 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,282 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2007 26 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 47,282 MI
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GF53NHX was registered on 2003-10-31
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