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OU53NCD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OU53NCD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
18
Passes
7
Failures
72%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 248,630 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 239,771 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 239,771 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 226,165 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres wearing thin
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 226,165 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres wearing thin
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 210,602 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024 5 Jul 20268 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 210,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 193,602 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 180,198 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022 5 Jul 202611 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,682 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 171,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 160,481 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 160,481 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 137,975 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,756 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Nearside front lower bonded suspension rubber bush slightly deteriated
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,773 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015 5 Jul 20268 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,145 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
8 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,145 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,282 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2013 5 Jul 202613 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,466 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,122 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2011 5 Jul 202614 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,630 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 50,414 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,414 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,422 MI
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OU53NCD was registered on 2003-12-23
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