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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL53UJP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 06 Aug 2021
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 168,530 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
3 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 168,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,604 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,091 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019 20 Jun 202625 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,091 MI
20 Jun 202615 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,181 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
15 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 152,181 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,530 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017 20 Jun 20262 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 139,275 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Engine oil leak
3 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 129,101 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 20 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,813 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 20 Jun 202627 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 117,813 MI
20 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 106,716 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2013 20 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,951 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012 20 Jun 20267 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,202 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,202 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 76,028 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010 20 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,465 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,091 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,491 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 20 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,491 MI
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GL53UJP was registered on 2003-12-11
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