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SW52ESY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW52ESY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
18 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 264,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- coolant level low and looks black possible oil in water
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt +offside ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 250,360 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
14 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 250,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 235,234 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear sections of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
30 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 226,717 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
15 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 218,089 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 218,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
13 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 209,443 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 10 Jun 202613 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 209,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
29 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 199,590 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 180,045 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
25 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 161,735 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 161,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 144,845 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 126,885 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2009 10 Jun 202624 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 126,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 108,646 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 90,068 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2007 10 Jun 202625 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 71,836 MI
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SW52ESY was registered on 2003-01-08
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