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GL53WFB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL53WFB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
28 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,537 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,550 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- wear n/s/f and o/s/f top shocker mounting
- n/s/f tyre close to wear indicator
- corrosion on exhaust rear box
24 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,188 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Undertray low,not insecure.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Noise on road. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose fitted incorrect location. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Undertray low,not insecure.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Noise on road. (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm low on edges, (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Hose fitted incorrect location. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,819 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
- Centre brake light disconnected at time of test
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre brake light disconnected at time of test
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,283 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded in poor condition - recommend replacement
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner section - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner section - recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,072 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- o/s/r tyre nailed
6 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r tyre nailed
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
6 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,893 MI
22 Jun 20266 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,893 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2015 22 Jun 20267 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,582 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,628 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,049 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2012 22 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,352 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2011 22 Jun 20261 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
28 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,154 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2010 22 Jun 20261 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,692 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,855 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2007 22 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
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GL53WFB was registered on 2003-12-11
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