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SP03WVA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SP03WVA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
27 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 214,412 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
3 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 196,178 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2023 10 Jun 20262 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 196,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
2 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 191,056 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front sub frame corroded
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 185,656 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside 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))
28 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 180,756 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
26 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,715 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- mid exhaust hanger corroded loose
- both rear shock absorbers corroded
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
23 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 164,347 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
23 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 164,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working dip (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,060 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 154,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
11 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,813 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2016 10 Jun 20268 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,716 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015 10 Jun 20268 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,716 MI
10 Jun 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,491 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014 10 Jun 20261 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 96,773 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 10 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,902 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012 10 Jun 20262 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,470 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2011 10 Jun 202621 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,381 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2010 10 Jun 202621 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
25 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,086 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2009 10 Jun 202626 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,997 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2008 10 Jun 202625 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,401 MI
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SP03WVA was registered on 2003-03-08
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