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ST53PFV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration ST53PFV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
12
Passes
5
Failures
70.59%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,162 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019 9 Jun 202616 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 81,825 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 78,448 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017 9 Jun 202616 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,239 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,236 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 68,126 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
16 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 68,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,909 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 60,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,575 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,065 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012 9 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 46,061 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,161 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2011 9 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,405 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
16 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,466 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
1 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,971 MI
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ST53PFV was registered on 2003-11-27
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