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OV53VGC
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration OV53VGC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
25 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,904 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2021 29 Jun 202625 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 170,970 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 170,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 164,758 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear shock cover dropped
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,739 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to lift (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 2 imbalance 29% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to lift (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 155,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to lift (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perishing (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear shocker dust cover dropped
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to lift (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 2 imbalance 29% (3.7.B.5b)
3 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 145,017 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- centre to rear exhaust joint clamp broken but still secure and not blowing
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
10 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,814 MI
Expiry date: 9 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
10 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 137,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
27 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,045 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,681 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2013 29 Jun 202625 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 118,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
14 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,032 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 94,628 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2011Advisory 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)
23 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,870 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2010 29 Jun 202623 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 83,870 MI
29 Jun 202628 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 74,024 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
19 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,653 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2008 29 Jun 202619 Sep 2007
Fail
Mileage: 64,653 MI
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OV53VGC was registered on 2003-10-22
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