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OV53PVD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OV53PVD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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128 Total Defects Recorded
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 237,799 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front wing damaged/ corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 237,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front wing damaged/ corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 229,936 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 229,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 222,937 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 222,929 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear X2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 220,442 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen chipped
- Offside headlight cracked
1 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 220,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- 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)
- windscreen chipped
- Offside headlight cracked
4 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 199,533 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded.
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Seats occupied by presenters items at time of test. Could not inspect seat belts.
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Reg damaged.
3 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 199,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded.
- Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Seats occupied by presenters items at time of test. Could not inspect seat belts.
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Reg damaged.
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 152,405 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST CORRODED
23 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 152,405 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST CORRODED
21 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,938 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 116,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low also image very poor. (1.8)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,188 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2017 29 Jun 20267 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,166 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,166 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear box deteriorated (7.1.1)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,480 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015 29 Jun 202620 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,362 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2014Advisory 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)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,514 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013 29 Jun 202614 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,514 MI
29 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,060 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012 29 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 55,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
16 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,354 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011 29 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 39,237 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2010 29 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,979 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,054 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2008 29 Jun 20262 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,744 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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OV53PVD was registered on 2003-10-21
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