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SC53RCF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SC53RCF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
16
Passes
10
Failures
61.54%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
26 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 113,132 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,453 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 77,279 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2022 6 Jun 202627 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 77,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
7 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,202 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front bumper damaged
3 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,254 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- idle fault
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- idle fault
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,290 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front tyres poor
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
30 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,290 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres poor
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,856 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres perished on side walls
- Engine management light is on
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 63,856 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres perished on side walls
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front mirror is damaged
- Engine management light is on
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,899 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016 6 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,645 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2015Advisory 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)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 58,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 54,782 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,043 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2013 6 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,744 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2012 6 Jun 202620 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,744 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
15 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,067 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,190 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2010 6 Jun 202618 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,190 MI
6 Jun 202610 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,468 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2009 6 Jun 202626 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,255 MI
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SC53RCF was registered on 2003-12-18
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