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OV52YVM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration OV52YVM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,914 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake discs corroded / worn
- rear brakes binding close to excessive
- rear brake pads worn low
- rear brake discs heavily corroded / pitted
- odd wheel fitted to n/s/f
10 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 142,735 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 142,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,293 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- rear axle beam corroded around trailing bushes both sides
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,477 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- battery light on
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,447 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- battery light on
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,178 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake pads over hanging inner lip on discs
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perished + beginning to separate from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,163 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush separated from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake pads over hanging inner lip on discs
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perished + beginning to separate from centre pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,716 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front bumper/wing damaged
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,247 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,247 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,013 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019 3 Jul 20263 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,645 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 103,364 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,364 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,726 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015 3 Jul 202630 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,696 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 90,943 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,669 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,669 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,466 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 3 Jul 202625 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,222 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
29 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 60,227 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2009 3 Jul 20262 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,183 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
13 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,408 MI
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OV52YVM was registered on 2003-02-11
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