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GF53VLP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GF53VLP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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77 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 206,820 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 206,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 200,429 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on o/s/r brake disc
- rear number plate damaged
- o/s/r tyre tread 3mm
- n/s/r tyre tread 2mm,
- chips in windscreen
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 195,906 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 195,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small end insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 193,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board missing rear section (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested can not access exhaust easily (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 177,488 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 159,567 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 141,175 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015 24 Jun 202621 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 122,331 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,952 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 106,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
1 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,847 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 24 Jun 20261 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,249 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 24 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 76,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,239 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2010 24 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,733 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2009 24 Jun 202627 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,625 MI
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GF53VLP was registered on 2003-10-17
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