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GL53AYA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AYA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 16 Jan 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,071 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 84,833 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 84,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread also low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,452 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2024 20 Jun 20263 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 76,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
15 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,556 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,734 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 49,131 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,635 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2019 20 Jun 202630 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 44,101 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
27 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 44,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,586 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017 20 Jun 202623 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,388 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,994 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015Advisory 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)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,663 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,098 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,830 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012 20 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,515 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 20 Jun 202626 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 23,515 MI
20 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,695 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010 20 Jun 202626 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 19,695 MI
20 Jun 202617 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,579 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 20 Jun 202622 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 11,492 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2008 20 Jun 202623 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 7,407 MI
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GL53AYA was registered on 2003-10-27
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