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WN53CWG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration WN53CWG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
⚠️
69 Total Defects Recorded
6 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,846 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on front and rear suspension components
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,846 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on front and rear suspension components
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
22 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion on suspension components and rear axle
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front headlight lens cracked
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
14 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- corrosion on suspension components and rear axle
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front headlight lens cracked
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,191 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Light lens cracked
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Axle Corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,191 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Light lens cracked
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle Corroded
22 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,645 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2023 25 Jun 202612 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,888 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022 25 Jun 202612 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,888 MI
25 Jun 202615 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,759 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2020 25 Jun 202615 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,759 MI
25 Jun 202622 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,646 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,644 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,644 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,422 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
27 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,356 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
20 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,602 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,432 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 25 Jun 20266 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,393 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,738 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,943 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,747 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2010 25 Jun 202618 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,120 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2009 25 Jun 202618 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 37,120 MI
25 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,915 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2007 25 Jun 2026You 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!
WN53CWG was registered on 2003-09-25
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