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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW03LMV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 03 Jul 2018
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,626 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 156,956 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017 11 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 156,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
29 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 141,316 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 141,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
25 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,812 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,134 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
20 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 129,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
18 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 116,817 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 116,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,072 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,521 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2011 11 Jun 202627 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,409 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,372 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202624 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 68,372 MI
11 Jun 202620 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,876 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2008 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,876 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
20 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,499 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2007 11 Jun 202620 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 42,499 MI
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SW03LMV was registered on 2003-06-24
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