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MA53 ZGR
VOLKSWAGEN MA53 ZGR
MOTExpired
MOT due20 Sep 2024
First reg16 Oct 2003
Mileage142,080 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 29 January 2026.

PASSED · 30 Aug 2023
Test date30 Aug 2023
Expiry20 Sep 2024
Test number195569319668
Mileage142,080 mi
FAILED · 30 Aug 2023
Test date30 Aug 2023
Expiry
Test number870676479231
Mileage142,080 mi
PrsNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2022
Test date14 Sep 2022
Expiry20 Sep 2023
Test number216103206502
Mileage140,895 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED · 7 Sep 2021
Test date7 Sep 2021
Expiry20 Sep 2022
Test number414745001996
Mileage139,601 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock buffer broken
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper buffer broken
PASSED · 10 Sep 2020
Test date10 Sep 2020
Expiry20 Sep 2021
Test number427658079275
Mileage137,689 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
FAILED · 8 Sep 2020
Test date8 Sep 2020
Expiry
Test number389777223325
Mileage137,683 mi
MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated
AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated
PASSED · 28 Aug 2019
Test date28 Aug 2019
Expiry20 Sep 2020
Test number440418853104
Mileage135,819 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 31 Aug 2018
Test date31 Aug 2018
Expiry20 Sep 2019
Test number729479564171
Mileage133,314 mi
FAILED · 22 Aug 2018
Test date22 Aug 2018
Expiry
Test number271665037920
Mileage133,233 mi
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 21 Sep 2017
Test date21 Sep 2017
Expiry20 Sep 2018
Test number877143771218
Mileage130,491 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 9 Sep 2017
Test date9 Sep 2017
Expiry
Test number782228651348
Mileage130,372 mi
FailOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 31 Aug 2016
Test date31 Aug 2016
Expiry16 Sep 2017
Test number150871889388
Mileage126,730 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 27 Aug 2015
Test date27 Aug 2015
Expiry16 Sep 2016
Test number107166104233
Mileage122,278 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2014
Test date16 Sep 2014
Expiry16 Sep 2015
Test number528059154245
Mileage117,791 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 11 Sep 2014
Test date11 Sep 2014
Expiry
Test number985714854207
Mileage117,703 mi
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 11 Sep 2013
Test date11 Sep 2013
Expiry16 Sep 2014
Test number265674553230
Mileage111,945 mi
FAILED · 11 Sep 2013
Test date11 Sep 2013
Expiry
Test number136504953280
Mileage111,942 mi
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
PASSED · 7 Sep 2012
Test date7 Sep 2012
Expiry16 Sep 2013
Test number806311452235
Mileage106,478 mi
FAILED · 6 Sep 2012
Test date6 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number816830252292
Mileage106,464 mi
FailOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 15 Sep 2011
Test date15 Sep 2011
Expiry16 Sep 2012
Test number207598451296
Mileage100,878 mi
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
FAILED · 15 Sep 2011
Test date15 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number435288151247
Mileage100,878 mi
FailNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED · 2 Sep 2010
Test date2 Sep 2010
Expiry16 Sep 2011
Test number822835840293
Mileage93,961 mi
User Enteredwiper slightly smearing
User Enteredfront tyres wearing low
PASSED · 24 Aug 2009
Test date24 Aug 2009
Expiry16 Sep 2010
Test number664616539299
Mileage85,469 mi
PASSED · 11 Sep 2008
Test date11 Sep 2008
Expiry16 Sep 2009
Test number771525658222
Mileage75,037 mi
User Enteredo/s outer sill slightly damaged
PASSED · 17 Sep 2007
Test date17 Sep 2007
Expiry16 Sep 2008
Test number933780167217
Mileage72,390 mi
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredo/s sill damaged
FAILED · 12 Sep 2007
Test date12 Sep 2007
Expiry
Test number540245257240
Mileage72,092 mi
FailNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
FailHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
FailExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredn/s cill damaged
PASSED · 31 Aug 2006
Test date31 Aug 2006
Expiry30 Aug 2007
Test number370743146425
Mileage49,931 mi