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SA53YNJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SA53YNJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 29 May 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
18
Passes
4
Failures
81.82%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
30 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 255,483 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 244,567 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 221,949 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 221,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front 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
- 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
- Offside Front Inner 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)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 209,125 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 200,906 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2021 6 Jan 202021 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 195,710 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2019 21 Dec 201812 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 191,894 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2018 12 Sep 201712 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,465 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
12 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 175,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
7 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,068 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2016 7 Sep 20157 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 154,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,667 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2015 30 Sep 201429 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 138,667 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,344 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2014 2 Oct 20132 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 127,265 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013 2 Oct 20124 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,919 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2012 4 Oct 20114 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,257 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2011 4 Oct 201028 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 97,043 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2010 28 Sep 20092 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 85,052 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2009 2 Oct 200818 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 73,429 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2008 18 Sep 20079 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 62,526 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2007 9 Oct 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SA53YNJ was registered on 2003-10-06
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