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OV53PHX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV53PHX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
5 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 176,225 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2021 30 Jun 202611 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 163,721 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 163,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,268 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Oil level getting low
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Non original fuel cap fitted
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) Dangerous
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- 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)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Non original fuel cap fitted
- Oil level getting low
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,385 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe holed behind CAT (7.1.2)
- Power steering a little noisy on full lock requires further investigation
- Oil level getting low
26 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 134,937 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine management light on
27 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,902 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,388 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
31 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,845 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,420 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 30 Jun 202619 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,975 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,439 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,135 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 30 Jun 202617 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,373 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008Advisory 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)
17 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 65,373 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,151 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2007 30 Jun 20268 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 52,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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OV53PHX was registered on 2003-12-04
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