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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW53AEM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 17 Oct 2019
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,626 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2019 10 Jun 202627 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,606 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside headlamp attachment brackets damaged
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,898 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,669 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake binding on slightly
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 65,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,062 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,253 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,844 MI
10 Jun 20262 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,844 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012 10 Jun 202617 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,648 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011 10 Jun 202617 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 37,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
18 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,131 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010 10 Jun 20266 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,247 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009 10 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,963 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,663 MI
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SW53AEM was registered on 2003-11-21
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