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SW03HDY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW03HDY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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95 Total Defects Recorded
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 159,833 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive at engine and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 159,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side reading low (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive at engine and turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- tail gate does not open
5 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 155,826 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 155,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear rear silencer outer skin peeling
10 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,609 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- rusty under car
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
3 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 144,544 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2018 11 Jun 202611 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,837 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202611 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,832 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,558 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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)
10 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
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)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 111,640 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,124 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,672 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 11 Jun 202615 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,670 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,404 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 11 Jun 202620 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,404 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,155 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 11 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 80,155 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
26 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,942 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202626 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 70,671 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,881 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2008 11 Jun 202612 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 60,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
30 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,273 MI
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SW03HDY was registered on 2003-06-25
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