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GL53VBC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VBC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
28 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 220,586 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 220,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
17 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 193,823 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 191,580 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 191,580 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 189,879 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wear on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 187,587 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 184,738 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
23 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,837 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear exhaust box corroded.
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front brake disc's worn and corroded.
19 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,784 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- corrosion on the offside front wheel arch
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 170,256 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
18 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,675 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
18 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 157,675 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside 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)
29 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 145,388 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 145,388 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 135,288 MI
2 Jul 202613 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,288 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2013 2 Jul 202615 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 127,156 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2012 2 Jul 202615 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 127,156 MI
2 Jul 202617 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 118,776 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 108,847 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
22 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 97,244 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 97,244 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,162 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
7 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 67,828 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2007 2 Jul 20267 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 67,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GL53VBC was registered on 2003-12-18
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