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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU53JSX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2022
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 171,452 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 171,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
22 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 160,702 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 150,086 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs corroded/worn
- rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
- rear brake pipe outer coatings deteriorated
- offside rear brake pads deteriorated
- offside park brake performance only just met requirements
- Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,102 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake hoses slightly perished
- rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
- offside park brake requires attention
- front and rear brake disc inner faces corroded
22 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake hoses slightly perished
- rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated
- offside park brake requires attention
- front and rear brake disc inner faces corroded
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,647 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake hoses slightly perished
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,002 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,742 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
21 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 104,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,269 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,103 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2013 28 Jun 202622 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,709 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,320 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2011 28 Jun 202617 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,510 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2010 28 Jun 202612 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,790 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 28 Jun 202614 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,349 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 28 Jun 202614 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 44,349 MI
28 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,460 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2007 28 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,460 MI
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OU53JSX was registered on 2003-09-01
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