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SW52FKL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SW52FKL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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127 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 204,103 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- All under the car are sealed
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
23 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 204,103 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- All under the car are sealed
- Front Brake lever slightly corroded (1.1.15 (b))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 203,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front n/s jacking point and outer sill is crushed, excessively corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust flexi excessively leaking (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect appears to of leaked excessive fluid (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle getting corroded
- head lamp bulbs are not matching in colour
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in door hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 186,554 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Undercarriage & various suspension components corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing close to marker (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,235 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension coil springs corroded
- various suspension components corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various, obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))
- both front wing arches heavily corroded
- Central clamp deteriorated
23 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 175,235 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- various suspension components corroded
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various, obscuring inspection (1.1.11 (c))
- all suspension coil springs corroded
- both front wing arches heavily corroded
22 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 159,737 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle rusty
- both front wing arches corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,968 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
4 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 141,893 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,071 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,754 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,754 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 108,702 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,217 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2014 10 Jun 20267 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 84,210 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,996 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
5 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,888 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,190 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
2 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 48,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) Dangerous
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) Dangerous
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
18 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 40,189 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2009 10 Jun 20266 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,214 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jan 2008 10 Jun 20264 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,862 MI
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SW52FKL was registered on 2003-01-08
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