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SW03NBE
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW03NBE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
15 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area holed (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing mirror casing (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area holed (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm @ 195/65 r15 91V (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside front outer sill area corroded/holed
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear tyre perished/cracking within tread -195/65 r15 91V
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,195 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Radiator starting to leak
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Door mirror casing broken
- Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control Wheel cover not secured (2.1.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp bulb not correctly secured - no retaining clip
- Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to re-check beams
- Radiator starting to leak
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Door mirror casing broken
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
5 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,383 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 130,100 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,641 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015 19 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
28 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,130 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 19 Jun 202626 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,107 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,164 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,164 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,885 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012 19 Jun 20266 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
17 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,434 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2011 19 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 71,434 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,540 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2010 19 Jun 20267 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,056 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,896 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008 19 Jun 202628 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 16,854 MI
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SW03NBE was registered on 2003-07-09
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