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GD52TWM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration GD52TWM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
18
Passes
12
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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110 Total Defects Recorded
29 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 234,843 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- oil light on showing amber
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))
29 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 234,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine dip stick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil light on showing amber
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror cover loose (3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 223,288 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 223,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 217,789 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 217,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
2 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 204,532 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
2 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 204,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 199,255 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 199,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside 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)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,759 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION SLIGHTLY HARD
- both front tyres cracking between tread
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 182,082 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018 26 Jun 20266 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 176,545 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Engine cover fitted
- Items removed from drivers view prior to test
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside headlamp on upper set limits
5 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 176,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Offside headlamp on upper set limits
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Items removed from drivers view prior to test
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Engine cover fitted
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,140 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2016 26 Jun 202613 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 164,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
15 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,058 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2015 26 Jun 202615 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 153,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
14 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 142,239 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
14 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 142,239 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
17 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 128,663 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
20 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 114,876 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012 26 Jun 202620 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 114,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,611 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 103,611 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 83,056 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010 26 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 83,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,795 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,122 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,794 MI
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GD52TWM was registered on 2003-01-03
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