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SC53FLM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3200cc
General Information
- Registration SC53FLM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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- Expires 07 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 210,013 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 209,195 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 207,149 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 207,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 197,363 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
7 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 187,988 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear seatbelt not tested as no access .
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 187,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside No plate lamp flickers
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose runs close to driveshaft.
- Both front and rear suspension have reduced amounts of travel.
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 181,320 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020 12 Jun 202631 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,287 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2019 12 Jun 20263 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,503 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2018 12 Jun 202614 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,292 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,605 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2016 12 Jun 20263 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 134,584 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,950 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 125,889 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
14 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 125,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 119,337 MI
12 Jun 20265 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,337 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2013 12 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 119,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 109,500 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 12 Jun 20261 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 98,828 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202624 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 98,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
27 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,057 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2010 12 Jun 202628 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,395 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
26 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 72,395 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
1 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 56,992 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SC53FLM was registered on 2003-12-15
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