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SW52EDR
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW52EDR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 19 Mar 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
21
Passes
10
Failures
67.74%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 271,078 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 267,550 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 262,965 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 262,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 257,209 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 249,801 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2023 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 234,265 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 234,265 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 220,967 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021 10 Jun 20265 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 205,736 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2020 10 Jun 202615 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 198,901 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box have corroded
- front no plate have crack
14 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 198,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box have corroded
- front no plate have crack
14 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 188,802 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- exhaust back box corroded
14 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 188,802 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- exhaust back box corroded
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
15 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,596 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
15 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 179,596 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- oil leak
17 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 171,115 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 10 Jun 202617 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 171,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 161,784 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2015 10 Jun 202617 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 161,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 152,865 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 152,865 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 142,647 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 10 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 130,892 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2012 10 Jun 202613 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 119,164 MI
10 Jun 202613 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,164 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2011 10 Jun 202613 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 107,146 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
13 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 93,431 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2009 10 Jun 202613 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 93,431 MI
10 Jun 202615 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,477 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2008 10 Jun 20269 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,343 MI
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SW52EDR was registered on 2003-02-26
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