VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SV53TGF has 31 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 110,193 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 12:18.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 29th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027.

SV53TGF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED29TH MAY 2027110,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Middle Silencer Corroded
  9. ADVISORY - Corrosion Inner Sill Offside Rear
  10. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Straps Corroded
PASSED21ST MAY 202529TH MAY 2026108,577 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
PASSED8TH MAY 202429TH MAY 2025106,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED30TH MAY 202329TH MAY 2024102,701 MI
FAILED24TH MAY 2023102,701 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Has Slight Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MAY 202227TH MAY 2023100,176 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 2022100,174 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH MAY 202127TH MAY 202298,312 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED13TH MAY 202198,312 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED28TH MAY 202027TH MAY 202194,005 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Arch Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Subframe Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED29TH APRIL 201917TH NOVEMBER 202090,255 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/r Backplate Missimg
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - O/s/r Caliper Park Lever Sticking
FAILED29TH APRIL 201990,255 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/r Backplate Missimg
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Rack Fitted) Tie Rod (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - O/s/r Caliper Park Lever Sticking
PASSED18TH MAY 201817TH MAY 201985,484 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Slightly Perrished
PASSED22ND APRIL 201723RD APRIL 201879,629 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED18TH APRIL 201623RD APRIL 201775,669 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded N/s & O/s (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing N/s & O/s (2.7.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules N/s & O/s (3.6.b.4e)
PASSED24TH APRIL 201523RD APRIL 201668,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Column Top Bearing Slightly Worn (2.1.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Has Slight Movement At A Wishbone Pin Or Bush (2.5.a.1c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  11. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  12. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED2ND JUNE 20141ST JUNE 201563,050 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED27TH MAY 201463,011 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Obstruct Correct Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  14. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  15. USER ENTERED - Engine Light On
  16. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  17. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED22ND MAY 201359,347 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
  11. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  12. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  13. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED22ND MAY 201321ST MAY 201459,347 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Slight Corrosion To The Casing (2.7.2a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Brake Grabbing Slightly (3.7.a.5b)
  10. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  11. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  12. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 201212TH OCTOBER 201357,404 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201112TH OCTOBER 201251,087 MI
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 201151,087 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201012TH OCTOBER 201147,661 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 200941,252 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.1.a.3d)
  2. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 200924TH SEPTEMBER 201041,252 MI
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 200824TH SEPTEMBER 200936,996 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In N/s/r Tyre
  2. USER ENTERED - E.m.l. Light On
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 200836,996 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In N/s/r Tyre
  5. USER ENTERED - E.m.l. Light On
PASSED30TH AUGUST 200724TH SEPTEMBER 200832,180 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Minor Leak At Exhaust Front Pipe/flexy
  2. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Pads Low
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 200627,279 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  2. PRS - Centre Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 200624TH SEPTEMBER 200727,279 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SV53TGF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 68% | MOT Failure Rate: 32%

SV53TGF MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

SV53TGF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 110,193 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,791 miles

SV53TGF FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration SV53TGF was manufactured on Wednesday 24th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 110,193 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,791 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SV53TGF has a 68% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 95 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027 .

Does SV53TGF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 7th November 2026 SV53TGF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SV53TGF Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 7th November 2026 SV53TGF does have Tax. Read more

When does SV53TGF Tax expire?

The current Tax for SV53TGF will expire in 12 months on Monday 1st November 2027. 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 SV53TGF MOT expire?

The current MOT for SV53TGF will expire in 7 months on Saturday 29th May 2027. Read more

When did SV53TGF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SV53TGF was on Wednesday 6th May 2026 at 12:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SV53TGF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for SV53TGF we can see 21 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 SV53TGF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for SV53TGF we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 68% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SV53TGF?

SV53TGF is registered as a 2003 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has SV53TGF done?

The odometer reading for SV53TGF at the last MOT in May 2026 was 110,193 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 4,791 miles per year. Read more

How old is SV53TGF?

The vehicle SV53TGF was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 24th September 2003. Read more

What colour is SV53TGF?

The official colour of SV53TGF is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SV53TGF have?

SV53TGF has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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