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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GL53WFF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 22 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box section not connected - excessively corroded (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested exhaust not connected (7.3.A.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box section not connected - excessively corroded (7.1.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre low on outter edge
- both front tyres getting low
28 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,916 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads getting low
- rear brakes on limit and rear discs corroded
- n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
- crack in passenger windscreen
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,916 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads getting low
- rear brakes on limit and rear discs corroded
- n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
- crack in passenger windscreen
21 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,150 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016 22 Jun 202631 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 115,273 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015 22 Jun 202618 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,492 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
3 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 92,560 MI
22 Jun 20263 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 92,560 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2013 22 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 80,797 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,502 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2010 22 Jun 20261 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
5 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,738 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2009 22 Jun 20265 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,945 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2008 22 Jun 20266 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,945 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,755 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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GL53WFF was registered on 2003-12-05
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