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OV53NTG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration OV53NTG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 148,606 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 148,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,716 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Sill damaged
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,716 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Sill damaged
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,768 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Sill damaged
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,768 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Sill damaged
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
5 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Sill damaged
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,455 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,455 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,776 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2021 7 Jul 202617 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,239 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,033 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2018 7 Jul 20265 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,033 MI
7 Jul 20269 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,581 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter insecure
9 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,581 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter insecure
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,080 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a nail
10 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,080 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a nail
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,170 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2015 7 Jul 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,593 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,963 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 7 Jul 202614 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,188 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012 7 Jul 202613 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
12 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,419 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside 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)
2 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,086 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2010 7 Jul 202618 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,591 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2009 7 Jul 202613 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,335 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2008 7 Jul 202611 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,309 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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OV53NTG was registered on 2003-10-18
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