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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL53GYK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 02 Apr 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 71,044 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
3 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 66,182 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025 24 Jun 20263 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 66,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,588 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024 24 Jun 202616 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,228 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- o/s reverse light not working
- Offside Inner drive shaft has a slight weep
21 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,637 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2022 24 Jun 202620 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 56,636 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
22 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,003 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,750 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2020 24 Jun 20261 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 52,730 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019 24 Jun 202613 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 47,934 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2017 24 Jun 202613 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 47,934 MI
24 Jun 202622 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,465 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 44,465 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,346 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015 24 Jun 20266 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 37,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
6 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,694 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2014 24 Jun 202628 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,961 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2013 24 Jun 20264 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,345 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2012 24 Jun 20264 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,345 MI
24 Jun 202619 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,622 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2010Advisory 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)
24 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,689 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2009 24 Jun 20262 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,415 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2008 24 Jun 202610 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,971 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 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!
GL53GYK was registered on 2003-11-12
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