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GF53TYP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GF53TYP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
5 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 212,567 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 212,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 208,398 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2021 27 Jun 202614 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 208,398 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trail arm (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 208,191 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear all rear brake pipes greased
7 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 208,191 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear all rear brake pipes greased
30 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 200,133 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2018 27 Jun 202625 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 187,523 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust rusty but not blowing.
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 187,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear exhaust rusty but not blowing.
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 179,501 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2016 27 Jun 202626 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 179,501 MI
27 Jun 202610 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 172,098 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 172,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 162,229 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013 27 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 155,142 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2013 27 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 155,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
8 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 139,501 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 139,501 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 123,151 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 110,926 MI
27 Jun 202628 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 110,926 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009 27 Jun 202620 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 97,220 MI
27 Jun 202620 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 97,220 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008 27 Jun 202610 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 82,418 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2007 27 Jun 20266 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 82,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GF53TYP was registered on 2003-11-20
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