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SW03LNF
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW03LNF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 24 Jul 2018
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
25 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,683 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- nearside park brake not working as well as offside rear
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside sill corroded but ok
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 154,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- nearside park brake not working as well as offside rear
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside sill corroded but ok
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
13 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,022 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- oil leak
- loose exhaust heatshields
- Nearside slight play steering rack end
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- loose exhaust heatshields
- Nearside slight play steering rack end
- oil leak
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,900 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2016 11 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,951 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 124,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,912 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 113,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,358 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,145 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
22 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,681 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 77,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,501 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010 11 Jun 202624 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,740 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009 11 Jun 202623 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 61,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,529 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
5 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
27 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,399 MI
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SW03LNF was registered on 2003-07-31
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