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MA53KFX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration MA53KFX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 73,874 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE DAMAGED & BLOWING
- wider tyres fitted at rear
- slight oil leak
- slight exhaust blow (by centre mount bracket)
- rear number plate cracked & deteriorating
- mark in windscreen
- general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals
- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW, WORN ON INNER EDGE & OUTER WALL DAMAGED
- Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE
- Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED
9 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 73,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- mark in windscreen
- wider tyres fitted at rear
- slight oil leak
- slight exhaust blow (by centre mount bracket)
- rear number plate cracked & deteriorating
- general corrosion taking place to underside to most metals
- OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW, WORN ON INNER EDGE & OUTER WALL DAMAGED
- Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKED CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE
- Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED
- FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE DAMAGED & BLOWING
18 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Earth to gearbox cable (4.11 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both, Covers (3.3 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,567 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
16 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 67,567 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,457 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2019 24 Jun 202623 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,921 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2018 24 Jun 20266 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,702 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017 24 Jun 20266 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,497 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- O/S/R brake binding slightly.
- Cracks in rear tyre treads
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,324 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,916 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2014 24 Jun 202620 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,916 MI
24 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,408 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2013 24 Jun 20264 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,146 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 33,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 27,516 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2011 24 Jun 202627 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 27,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
21 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,987 MI
24 Jun 202621 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,987 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2010 24 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 18,691 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2009 24 Jun 202622 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,468 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2008 24 Jun 202619 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,233 MI
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MA53KFX was registered on 2003-09-22
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