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GL53AXY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AXY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 24 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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38 Total Defects Recorded
11 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 66,431 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2026 20 Jun 202615 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 62,055 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 62,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
20 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,637 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 59,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 56,902 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 54,607 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
16 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,904 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2021 20 Jun 202625 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,456 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 46,944 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 46,944 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 42,681 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 39,501 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,056 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016 20 Jun 20261 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 25,424 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 20 Jun 202615 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,106 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 20 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,416 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 20 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,196 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 20 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 18,778 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 20 Jun 202619 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,979 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 20 Jun 20267 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,137 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 20 Jun 20268 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 12,824 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 20 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 9,986 MI
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GL53AXY was registered on 2003-10-31
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