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VO53BKA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration VO53BKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
4 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 174,665 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm. LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6mm. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,680 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre slightly perished
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 162,473 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2018 9 Jun 202627 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 162,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 155,532 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- EML illuminated
- Unable to open the boot
- Child seat fitted
25 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 155,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- EML illuminated
- Unable to open the boot
- Child seat fitted
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 149,224 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 143,824 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 143,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,105 MI
Advisory 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)
25 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,105 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
25 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 131,637 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2013Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear tyre has a split in the tread but not deep enough to see the cords or long enough. Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,386 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 119,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,492 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2011 9 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 103,411 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2010 9 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 103,411 MI
9 Jun 202629 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 94,836 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2009 9 Jun 202628 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 94,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 87,463 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 87,463 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
11 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 82,432 MI
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VO53BKA was registered on 2003-11-17
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