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SL52CPV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1898cc
General Information
- Registration SL52CPV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1898cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,015 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 168,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,883 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
18 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,707 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various body/underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,423 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre completely smooth inner edge. close to chords. 195/65/15 91h. (5.2.3 (e))
- Lower widespread corrosion to underneath of vehicle.
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
20 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Upper Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to n/s/r caliper. excessively corroded!!! (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot in half no grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Lower widespread corrosion to underneath of vehicle.
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre completely smooth inner edge. close to chords. 195/65/15 91h. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe over fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
29 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,754 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All the brake pipes are corroded or swollen (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear bush in the bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Gearbox mounting defective Bolt snapped ()
- The fuel cooler is slightly corroded
4 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,607 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 111,323 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear high level brake light in-op
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front lower arm wrong ball joint fitted
- Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,309 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged from flexy to caliper (2.2.D.2b)
- Offside Front track control arm has slight play
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,526 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2017 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,942 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,298 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015Advisory 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)
18 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,634 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,621 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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)
21 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,031 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2012 13 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,003 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202616 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 88,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
9 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,306 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
20 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,607 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202623 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 75,574 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2008 13 Jun 202611 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 75,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
20 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 81,227 MI
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SL52CPV was registered on 2003-01-15
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