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GL53AYB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AYB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 08 Apr 2023
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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59 Total Defects Recorded
5 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,118 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,045 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Rear silencer outer skin corroded.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear silencer outer skin corroded.
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,849 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
7 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 148,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and cat (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,017 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2019 21 Jun 202613 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,017 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,893 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 132,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,657 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2017 21 Jun 20262 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,844 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,996 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 107,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,431 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,375 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2013 21 Jun 202613 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,053 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,858 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011Advisory 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)
11 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,858 MI
Advisory 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)
16 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,289 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2010 21 Jun 202612 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,224 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009 21 Jun 202628 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,573 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2008 21 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,479 MI
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GL53AYB was registered on 2003-11-21
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