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SC52LWE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2461cc
General Information
- Registration SC52LWE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2461cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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114 Total Defects Recorded
21 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 144,588 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
17 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,289 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- engine noise
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,336 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
21 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,085 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive engine area. covered by under tray. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,114 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing missing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge not fixed to rear door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
4 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing missing (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge not fixed to rear door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,039 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2019 14 Jun 202621 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,122 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 14 Jun 202621 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 117,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking pump area (7.2.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
5 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,270 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
5 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 107,270 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
10 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,618 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2015 14 Jun 202625 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,974 MI
14 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,974 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 14 Jun 202628 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,989 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 14 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 81,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,204 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
26 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,204 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
27 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,397 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2011 14 Jun 202620 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 66,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
28 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,664 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,569 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,569 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,701 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,858 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2008 14 Jun 202615 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,677 MI
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SC52LWE was registered on 2003-02-26
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