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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV52WHB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 29 Sep 2023
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 54,032 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,087 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shocker corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shocker corroded
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 53,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shocker corroded
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Shocker corroded
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
29 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,380 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 52,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,271 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Driveshafts corroded
11 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 51,271 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Driveshafts corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 49,325 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2019 28 Jun 202612 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,492 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n.s & o.s (2.7.2a)
- Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,777 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 45,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 43,871 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2016 28 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,737 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015 28 Jun 202627 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,394 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014 28 Jun 202613 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 39,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,146 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013 28 Jun 202613 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 37,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
16 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,376 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
15 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,362 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2011 28 Jun 20262 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,291 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,098 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009 28 Jun 202620 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 24,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
27 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,932 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2008 28 Jun 202628 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,465 MI
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OV52WHB was registered on 2003-01-14
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