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GF53TPY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration GF53TPY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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67 Total Defects Recorded
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,571 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 109,571 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,062 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,062 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH SIDE (6.1.7 (g) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box clamp insecure allowing exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside 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))
13 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,268 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2022 27 Jun 20266 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,379 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021 27 Jun 20267 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,619 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2019 27 Jun 20267 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
8 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,741 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 27 Jun 20269 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,709 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2017 27 Jun 202627 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,987 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2016 27 Jun 20265 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,401 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2015 27 Jun 20265 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,401 MI
27 Jun 202610 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,388 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014 27 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,460 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2013 27 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
13 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,784 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 64,319 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2011 27 Jun 20265 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 64,319 MI
27 Jun 20261 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,739 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2010 27 Jun 202630 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 54,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,694 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2009 27 Jun 20268 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 45,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,074 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2008 27 Jun 202628 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,825 MI
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GF53TPY was registered on 2003-10-24
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