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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV53VHA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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- Expired 03 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 109,262 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2026 29 Jun 202612 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,799 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2021 29 Jun 202612 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 108,799 MI
29 Jun 202611 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,068 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020 29 Jun 20269 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,895 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2019 29 Jun 202618 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
20 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,171 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake pipes corroded
- both outer sills damaged
19 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,584 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2017 29 Jun 202619 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,823 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,385 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,499 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
29 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,569 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2012 29 Jun 202629 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
25 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,628 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2011 29 Jun 202624 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
2 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 46,790 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2010 29 Jun 20262 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 46,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,096 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2009 29 Jun 20263 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,315 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2008 29 Jun 20267 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,818 MI
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OV53VHA was registered on 2003-10-31
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