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OV53WPW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OV53WPW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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147 Total Defects Recorded
16 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,956 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer and inner treads (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of outer sill has corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
15 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 164,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of outer sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on outer and inner treads (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Part of outer sill has corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,085 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources L/H (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,085 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources L/H (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,829 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure retaining clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,135 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearin low on outer edges of tread also has slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,057 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- All Suspension components corroded.
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake pipe ferrules by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Side light dim
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Starting to perish.
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- All Suspension components corroded.
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Starting to perish.
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner & outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Side light dim
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake pipe ferrules by axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,579 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear side light dim
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- rear subframe corroding
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 139,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- rear subframe corroding
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear side light dim
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,573 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near & offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,796 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,312 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
27 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn pitted (3.5.1i)
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,988 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 118,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,346 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outside edge (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,210 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 96,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,472 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,760 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
23 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,044 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2012 30 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,273 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011 30 Jun 20266 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,114 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2010 30 Jun 202625 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 344,472 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2009 30 Jun 202621 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,545 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2008 30 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,031 MI
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OV53WPW was registered on 2003-11-24
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