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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GF53YFM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 27 Feb 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,513 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 151,597 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 151,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 151,597 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019 24 Jun 202624 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,596 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,300 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,465 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2015 24 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 140,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 118,692 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
2 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 118,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,498 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
3 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,498 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,663 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,962 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
7 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,721 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010 24 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,005 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2009 24 Jun 202623 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 59,317 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2007 24 Jun 202623 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 59,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GF53YFM was registered on 2003-10-25
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