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HT52EPP
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration HT52EPP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 187,061 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 187,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 181,335 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt + slight play (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 175,527 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 170,176 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 170,176 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 163,420 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,548 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,847 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- damage outer sills
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,274 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory 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))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,115 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
22 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 128,138 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,276 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- child seats fitted
- rear exhaust bracket broken
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,564 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 114,555 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
14 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,537 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2014 20 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 98,259 MI
20 Jun 202616 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,259 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2013 20 Jun 202611 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 88,969 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,204 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,141 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
15 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 71,130 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 71,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,262 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2008 20 Jun 202624 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,616 MI
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HT52EPP was registered on 2003-01-22
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