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GF53TZL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GF53TZL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 18 Jul 2025
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 192,572 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front inner sills distorted
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 176,249 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,321 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,166 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,708 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2021 27 Jun 202624 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 151,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested exhaust missing (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear end of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification roll bar link fouling driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification roll bar link fouling driveshaft (5.3.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
14 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,996 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 145,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s front tyre close to limit
27 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,214 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edges bald!!! (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has a stonechip (8.3.1a)
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,144 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- E.M.L. on
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
14 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,144 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- E.M.L. on
16 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,495 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil on min
- coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
- both rear tyres worn on inner edge
- both front brakes binding slightly
13 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,165 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015 27 Jun 202617 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,052 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 27 Jun 202625 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,646 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,668 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2013 27 Jun 202619 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,979 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2012 27 Jun 202623 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,334 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,965 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
4 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,826 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
4 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
18 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,624 MI
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GF53TZL was registered on 2003-10-28
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