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OV52WME
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OV52WME
- 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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97 Total Defects Recorded
26 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 156,596 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front sill damaged
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front 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))
20 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 156,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Offside Front 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 Front Nail in tyre ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front sill damaged
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,336 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear light lens cracked
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,336 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear light lens cracked
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,367 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside rear light lens cracked
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
9 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside rear light lens cracked
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
3 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 138,678 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 138,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,785 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,292 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,553 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes and all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
15 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 109,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes and all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
15 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,798 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
24 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 81,971 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 81,971 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,472 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015Advisory 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)
18 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,338 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
15 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,282 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
17 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 62,094 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013 30 Jun 202617 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 62,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 55,625 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2012 30 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 49,012 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2011 30 Jun 202623 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 49,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,601 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2010 30 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,525 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2009 30 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,818 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2008 30 Jun 202625 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,067 MI
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OV52WME was registered on 2003-02-21
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