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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU53DDF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 12 Aug 2020
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 188,284 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust centre mount not connected
13 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 188,274 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust centre mount not connected
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 183,895 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- scp to rear exhaust joiner rusted away
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 183,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust bracket incorrectly mounted and rear exhaust joiner rusted away
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 173,160 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
22 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 173,152 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside 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)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 158,850 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,196 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,372 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 122,234 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 28 Jun 202618 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 122,234 MI
28 Jun 20262 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,296 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 28 Jun 202617 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,691 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 28 Jun 20267 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 81,392 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 81,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,440 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 28 Jun 20267 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,703 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 28 Jun 20261 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,483 MI
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OU53DDF was registered on 2003-09-01
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