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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL52FUG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 24 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,428 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside 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))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,428 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,746 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,776 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,693 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016 24 Jun 202610 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 89,693 MI
24 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,558 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015 24 Jun 202622 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,975 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 24 Jun 202616 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 69,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,200 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 24 Jun 202619 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,805 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2012 24 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,294 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011 24 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,678 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 24 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,984 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 24 Jun 20269 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,141 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2008 24 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 33,217 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 25,684 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2007 24 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
GL52FUG was registered on 2003-01-22
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