# HC53HOW — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check

HC53HOW is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Petrol (1598cc), first registered 2003-12-24. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for HC53HOW — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | HC53HOW |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1598cc |
| First registered | 2003-12-24 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2017-10-10 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 13
- Passes: 11
- Fails: 2
- Pass rate: 84.62%
- Total defects recorded: 16

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-11 16:57:58 | PASSED | 109,774 MI | 2017-10-10 00:00:00 |
| 2015-09-22 12:54:26 | PASSED | 103,076 MI | 2016-09-29 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-23 09:59:03 | PASSED | 95,000 MI | 2015-09-29 00:00:00 |
| 2014-09-23 09:05:27 | FAILED | 95,000 MI | — |
| 2013-09-18 10:50:03 | PASSED | 87,352 MI | 2014-09-29 00:00:00 |
| 2013-09-17 17:00:18 | FAILED | 87,350 MI | — |
| 2012-09-28 11:02:52 | PASSED | 79,194 MI | 2013-09-29 00:00:00 |
| 2011-09-30 15:34:32 | PASSED | 68,600 MI | 2012-09-29 00:00:00 |
| 2010-12-21 12:11:11 | PASSED | 65,087 MI | 2011-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2009-12-10 12:35:03 | PASSED | 58,077 MI | 2010-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-11 10:28:43 | PASSED | 50,891 MI | 2009-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-14 09:24:54 | PASSED | 43,709 MI | 2008-12-22 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-23 10:27:23 | PASSED | 38,801 MI | 2007-12-22 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2016-10-11 16:57:58 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: engine and under body covers fitted
- ADVISORY: Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing both (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

**2015-09-22 12:54:26 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2014-09-23 09:05:27 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FAIL: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- USER ENTERED: nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

**2013-09-17 17:00:18 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- FAIL: Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

**2006-12-23 10:27:23 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: front tyres close to legal limit worn on edges
- USER ENTERED: small chips to windscreen
- USER ENTERED: p.a.s pipe (pump to rack) leaking
- USER ENTERED: centre exhaust bracket broken/insecure

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for HC53HOW is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/HC53HOW. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-26.