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SL52DUB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL52DUB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
17
Passes
4
Failures
80.95%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 227,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 217,362 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 210,470 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre floor by drain plug (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 204,168 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 192,367 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
25 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 176,994 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
12 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,926 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 162,047 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
- Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 162,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres worn on inner edges.
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
6 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,274 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 146,072 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 9 Jun 20266 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 143,945 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 9 Jun 20266 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 143,945 MI
9 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 137,146 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
6 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,397 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012 9 Jun 202630 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 102,144 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011Advisory 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)
24 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,423 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2010 9 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 78,120 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2009 9 Jun 202610 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 65,657 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2008Advisory 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)
29 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 52,397 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2007 9 Jun 202629 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 52,397 MI
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SL52DUB was registered on 2003-07-15
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