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OY53FZR
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
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- Registration OY53FZR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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93 Total Defects Recorded
12 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 103,139 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 103,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,446 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2026 29 Jun 202615 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 102,446 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tailgate not opening.
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,498 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,797 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 99,655 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
27 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 99,655 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable. (1.1.15 (a))
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,094 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021 29 Jun 202626 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,235 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside door mirror cover insecure
29 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,855 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2019 29 Jun 202629 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 95,469 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018 29 Jun 202625 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,614 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Slight play detected in nearside front Steering Rack arm inner joint.
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt.
25 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,614 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt.
- Slight play detected in nearside front Steering Rack arm inner joint.
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,769 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,762 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 29 Jun 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 81,424 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2014 29 Jun 202628 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,817 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013 29 Jun 202625 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,390 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2012 29 Jun 202627 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,974 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,974 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,409 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,765 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 29 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,151 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,151 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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OY53FZR was registered on 2003-11-20
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