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ML53YNT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration ML53YNT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 20 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
20
Passes
2
Failures
90.91%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
29 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 80,661 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
25 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 80,657 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,479 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,978 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
9 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,149 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2023 19 Jun 20266 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,489 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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))
1 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 70,429 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2021 19 Jun 20265 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,264 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,207 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes slightly corroded
- Central exhaust mounting in poor condition
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,074 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 58,220 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes slightly corroded
- engine covers and under trays fitted
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 55,167 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear coil spring corroded bothside (2.4.C.1b)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,398 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,659 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
6 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,837 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2013 19 Jun 20267 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,527 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,712 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,060 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2010 19 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 21,824 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2009 19 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 21,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
8 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,344 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2008 19 Jun 20266 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,854 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ML53YNT was registered on 2003-10-09
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