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SW52ETV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW52ETV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 08 Oct 2018
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
9 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 187,925 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 187,925 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 180,297 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
2 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 16,897 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
14 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 163,085 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
10 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 163,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
11 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 150,535 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 150,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
10 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 136,672 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 136,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,770 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 10 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 123,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
17 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 118,214 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011 10 Jun 202612 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 117,252 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2010 10 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 117,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 112,182 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2009 10 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 106,656 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2009 10 Jun 202611 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 106,656 MI
10 Jun 20269 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 96,177 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2008 10 Jun 20268 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 96,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 70,109 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2007 10 Jun 20266 Jan 2006
Fail
Mileage: 70,109 MI
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SW52ETV was registered on 2003-01-03
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