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OV53PUX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV53PUX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,533 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- heatshields insecure
28 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 143,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- heatshields insecure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,095 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust heatsheild insecure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
28 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer and under sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust heatsheild insecure
29 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,250 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer outer skin corroded
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,087 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- rear silencer corroded
16 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- rear brake excessively fluctuating discs badly worn and corroded (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer corroded
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- parking brake efforts could be better
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,477 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,477 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal part of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of particulate filter and at centre joint (7.1.2)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of both outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,604 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & poor condition (7.1.2)
- childs seats fitted belts not tested
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour void result (7.4.B.4)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (see advise) (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flex hose to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & poor condition (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower suspension arm quite corroded
- childs seats fitted belts not tested
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,775 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,296 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014 29 Jun 20265 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,081 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2013 29 Jun 20265 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 109,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
1 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,900 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
2 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,882 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2011 29 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 95,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
7 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,191 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2010 29 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,875 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2009 29 Jun 202622 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 78,941 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,941 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,093 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008 29 Jun 20262 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 50,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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OV53PUX was registered on 2003-10-16
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