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GL53HKA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3189cc
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- Registration GL53HKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3189cc
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- Expires 26 Mar 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 72,801 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
25 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 72,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,069 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,970 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,379 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2024 24 Jun 20265 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 67,698 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2023 24 Jun 202612 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,548 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2022 24 Jun 20266 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm .5mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative level sensor for HDI headlamps broken (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,378 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2021 24 Jun 20263 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 63,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative suspension load sensor broken off arm (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper park lever on full travel and not returning (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- park effort low off side, barely moving
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,441 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- park brake effort close to minimum
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- park brake effort close to minimum
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,960 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at small end (2.5.C.1a)
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,960 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at small end (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,677 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and 7 yrs old (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)
15 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm and 7 yrs old (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,847 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- sills covered
- upper level components covered
- under tray fitted
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,643 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 52,637 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
15 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,471 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,471 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,921 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014 24 Jun 20269 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,110 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012Advisory 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)
9 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,110 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
2 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,518 MI
24 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,518 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 24 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,324 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 24 Jun 202620 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,583 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 24 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,461 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2008 24 Jun 20263 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,915 MI
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GL53HKA was registered on 2003-11-18
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