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OV53PWO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OV53PWO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
17
Passes
6
Failures
73.91%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,583 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion around front subframe
25 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 128,794 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- offside rear tyre perished in tread area
- corrosion forming on and around front subframe and rear axle
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 128,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- offside rear tyre perished in tread area
- corrosion forming on and around front subframe and rear axle
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,942 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- rear brakes binding slightly
- corrosion around front subframe and bottom arms
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,847 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- rear brakes binding slightly
- corrosion around front subframe and bottom arms
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,684 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost worn down to ply (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush is starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush is starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush is starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush is starting to split and perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost worn down to ply (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x chips in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,110 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,094 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear reverse lamp
25 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) Dangerous
- Central Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) Dangerous
- Central Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) Dangerous
- Central Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear reverse lamp
- exhaust box corroded
- Offside Front tyre inner edge on limit
29 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,460 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,381 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- low emitter detected
- 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)
21 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,723 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2015 29 Jun 202623 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,146 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 80,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,880 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,979 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,979 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 62,549 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2011 29 Jun 202627 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,766 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2010 29 Jun 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,639 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2009 29 Jun 202625 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,061 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2008 29 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,752 MI
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OV53PWO was registered on 2003-10-27
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