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AV53WSW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AV53WSW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
13
Passes
2
Failures
86.67%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,444 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
21 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 132,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,633 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear feeds (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
- coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
- exhaust system corroded in places
- slight wear in nearside front inner rack joint
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,177 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- some suspension bushes deteriated
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feeds (3.6.B.2c)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,506 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- slight wear in steering rack inner joint n/s
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded some feeds (3.6.B.2c)
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,496 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,976 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 82,551 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,273 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,081 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2011 13 Jun 202615 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,845 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,048 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,349 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2008 13 Jun 202616 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,650 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2007 13 Jun 202613 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AV53WSW was registered on 2003-10-17
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