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GL53WEP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration GL53WEP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Feb 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,244 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to back box, clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Steel/spare fitted, but tyre size matched to axle
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,921 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,109 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,571 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,988 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes running from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coolant leak ()
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,241 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,108 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,344 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,555 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,456 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2015 22 Jun 202628 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
31 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,079 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,827 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 81,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,215 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2011 22 Jun 202630 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 68,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
8 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,302 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2010 22 Jun 202615 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,812 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 22 Jun 202630 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,649 MI
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GL53WEP was registered on 2003-12-10
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