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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV52YLD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 12 Mar 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 136,909 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 132,062 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 132,062 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,455 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,021 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,130 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,327 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(end section (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- 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
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(end section (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,464 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,841 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2019 3 Jul 202628 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,225 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 80,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,600 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- tracking check
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,350 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,274 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,470 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013 3 Jul 202625 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
15 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,216 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2012 3 Jul 202615 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 50,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,155 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2011 3 Jul 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,927 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 40,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,592 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 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)
24 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,390 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2008 3 Jul 202613 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,980 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
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OV52YLD was registered on 2003-01-30
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