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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV53WWF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 15 Jan 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,091 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026 30 Jun 20268 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 124,088 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,281 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
23 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 122,249 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
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,638 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,338 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022 30 Jun 202625 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 113,766 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2021 30 Jun 202628 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,004 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020 30 Jun 202622 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,504 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,004 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre Wearing on inner edge
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE (3.5.1i)
20 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,004 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre Wearing on inner edge
- Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE (3.5.1i)
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,928 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear discs are slightly pitted and corroded
19 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases large crack in the cat (pdf) (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear discs are slightly pitted and corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 89,515 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3/4 mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 84,653 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 30 Jun 202625 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 77,351 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 30 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,175 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,160 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 30 Jun 202618 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,106 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011 30 Jun 20263 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,244 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
27 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,045 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,855 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,433 MI
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OV53WWF was registered on 2003-11-20
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