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GL53VMK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL53VMK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,169 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,865 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- heat shield back box rusty
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,895 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Backbox skin corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,895 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Backbox skin corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,378 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- back box skin corroded
- o/s mirror damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,378 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- back box skin corroded
- o/s mirror damaged
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,808 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 101,763 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,951 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre edge slightly worn and perishing.
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,959 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre perishing.
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,771 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre perishing.
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 81,771 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre perishing.
12 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,859 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2017 2 Jul 20267 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,165 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2016 2 Jul 20267 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 67,165 MI
2 Jul 202614 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,147 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2015 2 Jul 202618 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,515 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2014 2 Jul 20261 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,272 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013Advisory 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)
18 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,516 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,405 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2011 2 Jul 202622 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,745 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
18 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,061 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2009 2 Jul 202618 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
14 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,789 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2008 2 Jul 202620 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,926 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2007 2 Jul 202620 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 15,926 MI
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GL53VMK was registered on 2003-12-20
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