VOLKSWAGEN GOLF OU53ODG has 28 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 221,486 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 09:58.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 24th April 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

OU53ODG MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH APRIL 2026221,486 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  8. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202424TH APRIL 2025204,578 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Slightly Corroded
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED25TH APRIL 2024204,578 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Slight External Damage To The Casing Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Slightly Corroded
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  19. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  20. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH APRIL 202312TH APRIL 2024195,947 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED13TH APRIL 2023195,947 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED22ND MARCH 202212TH APRIL 2023186,403 MI
FAILED21ST MARCH 2022186,403 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Exhaust Pipe Leaking (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Top Bush Or Bearing Has Excessive Wear Or Free Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH APRIL 202112TH APRIL 2022179,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202012TH APRIL 2021175,523 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Outer Edge
PASSED10TH APRIL 201912TH APRIL 2020166,392 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 201812TH APRIL 2019159,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED13TH APRIL 2018159,330 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED23RD MARCH 201724TH MARCH 2018150,760 MI
PASSED24TH MARCH 201624TH MARCH 2017144,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED19TH MARCH 2015135,181 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  8. USER ENTERED - Service Light On
  9. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  10. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH MARCH 201524TH MARCH 2016135,181 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Movement At The Upper Attachment (2.5.a.1c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Service Light On
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  7. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED25TH MARCH 201424TH MARCH 2015127,301 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201320TH MARCH 2014117,599 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  8. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201215TH SEPTEMBER 2013112,381 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2012112,381 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201115TH SEPTEMBER 201298,876 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201015TH SEPTEMBER 201179,680 MI
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 200915TH SEPTEMBER 201063,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 200815TH SEPTEMBER 200956,909 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 200715TH SEPTEMBER 200849,981 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 200749,981 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 200637,317 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s Mirror Glass
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 200615TH SEPTEMBER 200737,317 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s Mirror Glass
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

OU53ODG Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

OU53ODG MOT Comments

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OU53ODG Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 221,486 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,068 miles

OU53ODG FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration OU53ODG was manufactured on Monday 15th September 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 221,486 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 10,068 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means OU53ODG has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 73 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does OU53ODG have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 9th November 2025 OU53ODG does have an active MOT. Read more

Is OU53ODG Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 9th November 2025 OU53ODG does have Tax. Read more

When does OU53ODG Tax expire?

The current Tax for OU53ODG will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does OU53ODG MOT expire?

The current MOT for OU53ODG will expire in 6 months on Friday 24th April 2026. Read more

When did OU53ODG have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for OU53ODG was on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 at 09:58. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has OU53ODG Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for OU53ODG we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has OU53ODG Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for OU53ODG we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is OU53ODG?

OU53ODG is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has OU53ODG done?

The odometer reading for OU53ODG at the last MOT in April 2025 was 221,486 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,068 miles per year. Read more

How old is OU53ODG?

The vehicle OU53ODG was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 15th September 2003. Read more

What colour is OU53ODG?

The official colour of OU53ODG is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does OU53ODG have?

OU53ODG has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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