SL53FTA - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
MOT: ValidGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 29 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
29
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 05 November 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 177,867 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c
Passed - 29 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,952 mi
Expires: 24 November 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 28 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 171,952 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 15 November 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,789 mi
Expires: 24 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Rear exhaust clamp facing wrong way likely to catch on objects
Failed - 10 November 2023 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,788 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded just before the caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Central Rear exhaust clamp facing wrong way likely to catch on objects
- Advisory Rear service brake imbalance of 30%
Passed - 04 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,020 mi
Expires: 24 November 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Failed - 27 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 158,859 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 29 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 154,964 mi
Expires: 24 November 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 21 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,549 mi
Expires: 24 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission transfer casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 21 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,549 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and punctured - 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission transfer casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 11 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,721 mi
Expires: 24 November 2020
Passed - 20 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,292 mi
Expires: 24 November 2019
Failed - 20 November 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,292 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Passed - 13 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,875 mi
Expires: 24 November 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Lower screen cracked in swept area not affecting drivers view
Failed - 13 November 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,875 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Lower screen cracked in swept area not affecting drivers view
Passed - 25 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 134,263 mi
Expires: 24 November 2017
Passed - 24 October 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,250 mi
Expires: 23 October 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Passed - 10 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,337 mi
Expires: 20 October 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 10 October 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,337 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 21 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,374 mi
Expires: 20 October 2014
Failed - 15 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,374 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Major Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Advisory Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Passed - 17 October 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 112,098 mi
Expires: 17 October 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 14 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,643 mi
Expires: 17 October 2012
Failed - 14 October 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 106,643 mi
Passed - 11 October 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 101,206 mi
Expires: 17 October 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 15 October 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,284 mi
Expires: 17 October 2010
Passed - 17 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,057 mi
Expires: 17 October 2009
Passed - 18 October 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,321 mi
Expires: 17 October 2008
Passed - 18 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,315 mi
Expires: 17 October 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SL53FTA?
The vehicle's MOT status is Valid.
What is the tax status of SL53FTA?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of SL53FTA?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Silver. It runs on Diesel with a 1896cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SL53FTA?
This vehicle produces 138 g/km of CO2 emissions.