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GF53VLW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration GF53VLW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 12 May 2022
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
16
Passes
3
Failures
84.21%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,098 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Slight fluid leak from the pipe on the power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm tread & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust mounting corroded/broken but not affecting the security of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approximately 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,584 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
11 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front 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
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,620 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine oil leak
- washers topped up at time of test
- o/s/f tyre wearing
- number plates cleaned at time of test
16 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,567 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2019 24 Jun 202630 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,204 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
17 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,445 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,373 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2016 24 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,723 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,273 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014 24 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,273 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,905 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
4 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 53,905 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,837 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,299 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,065 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,569 MI
24 Jun 202626 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,569 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2008 24 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,893 MI
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GF53VLW was registered on 2003-10-17
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