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SL03FXW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL03FXW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 02 Nov 2023
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,117 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
31 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,117 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,294 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust mounting defective CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE (6.1.2 (a))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,466 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,740 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
19 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,689 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,729 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2019 12 Jun 20265 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 80,727 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,902 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018 12 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,628 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017 12 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,628 MI
12 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,255 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016 12 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,280 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
25 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 54,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,157 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013 12 Jun 20263 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,072 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 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)
30 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 38,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,526 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202626 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,623 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2011 12 Jun 202625 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
3 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,814 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2010 12 Jun 20265 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,670 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 21,246 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
7 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,481 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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SL03FXW was registered on 2003-03-06
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