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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW53AEC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jul 2018
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,636 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 168,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play also gaitor damaged (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 167,401 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- all steel brake pipes are corroded
3 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 167,401 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- all steel brake pipes are corroded
9 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,065 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2016 10 Jun 20268 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 156,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front brake disc inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
18 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 140,733 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2014 10 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 125,189 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2013 10 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 125,189 MI
10 Jun 202624 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 91,239 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 10 Jun 202618 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 91,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
23 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,229 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2011 10 Jun 202621 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,563 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010 10 Jun 202620 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 74,563 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,284 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,854 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008 10 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,175 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2008 10 Jun 202622 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,577 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2007 10 Jun 202621 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
31 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,037 MI
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SW53AEC was registered on 2003-11-18
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