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HT53FXF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration HT53FXF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,668 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- engine management light on
- rear wiper arm missing / broken
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,668 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management light on
- Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- rear wiper arm missing / broken
20 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,064 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear wiper defective
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- EPC light on
19 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,059 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi pipe/Centre exhaust clamp (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EPC light on
- Rear wiper defective
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
3 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 143,344 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 143,341 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- rear wiper blade defective
- epc warning light on
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,835 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,342 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- engine management light on
- Offside Rear slight bind on brake
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
29 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 128,342 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- engine management light on
- Offside Rear slight bind on brake
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
23 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,666 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2017 24 Jun 202623 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,909 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 114,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant leaking
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,502 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
1 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
3 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,359 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 24 Jun 20264 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,308 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 99,221 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 24 Jun 20268 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,714 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2011 24 Jun 20263 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,873 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2010 24 Jun 202628 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,073 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2009 24 Jun 20265 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,846 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2008 24 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,444 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2007 24 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 49,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory 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)
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HT53FXF was registered on 2003-12-17
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