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SW52OGA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW52OGA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
10
Passes
6
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Hazard warning switch faulty Stuck it doesn't retract (1.4.B.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases When revved a lot of smoke comes out a burst in the pipe at the front (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,906 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,105 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,733 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015 11 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,733 MI
11 Jun 202616 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 83,541 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 83,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,971 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2012 11 Jun 20262 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,916 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,203 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 64,768 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
31 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 64,734 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
16 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 58,575 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2008 11 Jun 202613 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,108 MI
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SW52OGA was registered on 2003-12-31
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