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HT52RFN
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration HT52RFN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
21
Passes
10
Failures
67.74%
Pass Rate
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162 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 269,668 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2027 5 Jul 202610 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 258,995 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.
- Offside mirror casing damaged but mirror ok.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner mirror ()
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 258,995 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust silencer in poor condition.
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside mirror casing damaged but mirror ok.
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner mirror ()
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 248,137 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- long handbrake travel
- exhaust damaged
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 248,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cords on edges-advise new (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- long handbrake travel
- exhaust damaged
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 235,194 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp lens damaged
- Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Sill damage both sides
- Rear Shock absorbers worn
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 223,008 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber worn
- Nearside Rear Position lamp: lens cracked
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
15 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 208,851 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 208,846 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Bolt sheared (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Rubbing on shock (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 197,281 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 192,354 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2019 5 Jul 202621 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 192,354 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,107 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2018 5 Jul 202627 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 178,203 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres poor near limits
- play osf top suspension mount
26 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 178,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear tyres poor near limits
- play osf top suspension mount
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,838 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine got a oil leak
- under tray fitted
- offside rear tyre is perishing
- nearside rear tyre is perishing and close to limit also has a nail in
- nearside front tyre wearing on edges
- engine cover fitted
17 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 168,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine cover fitted
- under tray fitted
- rear brake pads low
- offside rear tyre is perishing
- nearside rear tyre is perishing and close to limit also has a nail in
- nearside front tyre wearing on edges
- engine got a oil leak
- Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 152,625 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 5 Jul 202630 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,709 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015 5 Jul 202625 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 132,649 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 5 Jul 202625 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 132,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 129,125 MI
5 Jul 202622 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,125 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013 5 Jul 202625 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,969 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012 5 Jul 202625 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 121,109 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
27 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 118,841 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 113,654 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
8 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 113,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
28 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 105,534 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2008 5 Jul 202627 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 67,109 MI
5 Jul 202627 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 67,109 MI
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HT52RFN was registered on 2003-02-25
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