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OV53VWW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV53VWW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 11 Jun 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 102,258 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- EML on
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 100,537 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
12 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,943 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
29 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 97,916 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 97,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,391 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Rear exhaust mounting broken
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,391 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear exhaust mounting broken
6 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 94,988 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2021 29 Jun 20261 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 94,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- 3 nails in offside rear tyre
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,247 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,588 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020 29 Jun 202625 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 88,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,521 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
6 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,374 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2018 29 Jun 20265 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,428 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 29 Jun 202617 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,002 MI
29 Jun 202617 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,002 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 29 Jun 20268 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,319 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 29 Jun 202615 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,212 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
8 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,890 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 29 Jun 20268 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,890 MI
29 Jun 202611 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,158 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 29 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,240 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 29 Jun 20262 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,001 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 29 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,331 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 29 Jun 202627 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,787 MI
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OV53VWW was registered on 2003-11-21
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