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SC03SFJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SC03SFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
13 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 209,144 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
13 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 209,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
11 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 199,745 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 199,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 191,175 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
12 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 191,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 184,530 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
12 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 184,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 177,575 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 177,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,039 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2020 12 Jun 202610 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 171,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 165,936 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres worn to limit on outer edges
15 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 165,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 157,471 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 157,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
12 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,901 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2017 12 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,590 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2016 12 Jun 20261 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 134,670 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2015 12 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,429 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2014 12 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 118,190 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2013 12 Jun 202614 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 109,059 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012Advisory 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)
10 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 100,036 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2011 12 Jun 20267 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,462 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2010 12 Jun 20269 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,505 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2009 12 Jun 202611 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,415 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2008 12 Jun 20266 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 68,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
6 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,315 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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SC03SFJ was registered on 2003-06-26
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