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SL53FJK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL53FJK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 247,403 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2026 12 Jun 202621 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 244,382 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2025 12 Jun 20269 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 240,107 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 235,614 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
17 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 230,875 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- rear axle badly corroded
- o/s/f and n/s/f wings corroded but no sharp edges time of test
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 226,135 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 222,825 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020 12 Jun 20268 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 214,785 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2019 12 Jun 202613 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 207,801 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2018 12 Jun 202621 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 24,170 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2017 12 Jun 202617 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 200,643 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2016 12 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 197,558 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2015 12 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 194,207 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 12 Jun 202626 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 190,064 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013 12 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 184,999 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 12 Jun 202616 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 165,740 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 12 Jun 202616 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 165,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 140,599 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2010 12 Jun 202617 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 140,599 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
11 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 112,515 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,076 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2008 12 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 83,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,974 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2007 12 Jun 202614 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 49,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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SL53FJK was registered on 2003-09-05
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