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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration ML53YDF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 03 Jun 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 123,730 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2027 19 Jun 202627 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 123,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,673 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022 19 Jun 202612 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,600 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021 19 Jun 202612 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,141 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2020 19 Jun 202612 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,519 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,674 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018 19 Jun 202611 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 112,009 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,555 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,103 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2015 19 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,506 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2014 19 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
7 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,828 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2013 19 Jun 202614 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 72,122 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2012 19 Jun 202629 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,733 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 19 Jun 202629 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 63,733 MI
19 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,719 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2010 19 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,274 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2009 19 Jun 202628 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
23 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,531 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2008 19 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,593 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML53YDF was registered on 2003-11-03
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