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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW03ACW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 27 Aug 2019
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 193,007 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- tyres wearing unevenly
28 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 193,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- tyres wearing unevenly
28 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 181,481 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust corroded
21 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 181,314 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested Due t .o major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
30 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 168,481 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 168,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,935 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outer casing severely corroded. (7.1.2)
- undercarriage has coatings of mud.
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 150,893 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 12 Jun 202623 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 150,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
1 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 142,262 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,858 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,834 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 123,834 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,504 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2011 12 Jun 202628 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 114,504 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
28 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,005 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2010 12 Jun 202621 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,798 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 70,412 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2008 12 Jun 202622 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,414 MI
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SW03ACW was registered on 2003-07-31
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