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GL53CKG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration GL53CKG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 18 Feb 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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61 Total Defects Recorded
19 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,848 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 105,168 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- oil leak
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
4 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 99,283 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 99,283 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 86,486 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 86,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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
- Offside 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp rear cover missing likely to result in water ingress and beam image distortion.
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
3 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,756 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022 25 Jun 20267 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,117 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 79,437 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
27 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 77,128 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,049 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2018 25 Jun 202623 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 75,049 MI
25 Jun 20262 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,802 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
2 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 73,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
24 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,538 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
24 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,538 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators
21 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,295 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,888 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,661 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2013 25 Jun 202621 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,661 MI
25 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,413 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2012 25 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,413 MI
25 Jun 202626 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,700 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,619 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,619 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,502 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2009 25 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,525 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2008 25 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,480 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2007 25 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 21,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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GL53CKG was registered on 2003-12-05
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