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MA53DLO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration MA53DLO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
23 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick REAR INNER PADS WORN AND BRAKE DISCS ? . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Power steering malfunctioning STEERING JERKY LOCK TO LOCK , STEERING COLUMB U.J JOINT OR POWER STEERING FAULT . (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BLOW CENTRE BOX AREA (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT OUT (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded OFFSIDE REAR BODY TO AXLE (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded NEARSIDE REAR BODY TO AXLE . (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- FUEL TANKS STRAPS CORRODED
- Nearside Front TWO CHIPS IN NEARSIDE SCREEN
- FRONT STRUTS CORRODED AND SUSPENSION ETC
23 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 108,287 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 108,287 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Steering system excessively rough steering lumpy (2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,429 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- all suspension components heavily corroded
- all brake hose ferrules heavily corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
23 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- all suspension components heavily corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- all brake hose ferrules heavily corroded
- Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,811 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle beam corroded
- Engine has a misfire
21 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 69,924 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY
12 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,291 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking slightly (2.4.G.4e)
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 57,564 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 22 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 57,564 MI
22 Jun 202621 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,123 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014 22 Jun 202610 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,209 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 45,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 39,296 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2012 22 Jun 202628 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,901 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2011 22 Jun 202629 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,573 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2010 22 Jun 20269 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 23,181 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2009 22 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,298 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 22 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,478 MI
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MA53DLO was registered on 2003-09-30
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