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OV52YSL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV52YSL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
31 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 293,051 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 293,044 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 292,108 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 291,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195.65.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake hose to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering notchy
- 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))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Headlights in poor condition
15 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 284,980 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 284,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Fuel pipe leaking diesel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 280,572 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
20 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 280,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need clean and adjust (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
30 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 268,687 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level led brake light has a few leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
30 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 268,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level led brake light has a few leds not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 254,540 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 242,441 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018 4 Jul 202628 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 229,906 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 214,473 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
28 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 214,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
10 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 196,531 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
10 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 196,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
23 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 179,667 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014 4 Jul 202623 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 179,667 MI
4 Jul 202617 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 162,208 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013 4 Jul 202621 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 145,530 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2012 4 Jul 202620 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 132,165 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 114,023 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 4 Jul 202631 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 87,215 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 87,215 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 67,971 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
6 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,324 MI
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OV52YSL was registered on 2003-02-11
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