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SW53BFU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration SW53BFU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
13
Passes
10
Failures
56.52%
Pass Rate
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123 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,957 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged On axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 81,956 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement At rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged On axle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,094 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- surface corrosion brake discs
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose pipe (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- surface corrosion brake discs
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,461 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded swelling (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front 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 swelling (3.6.B.2c)
6 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported back box mid section loose (7.1.1)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear box split completly (7.1.2)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
- Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake sticky
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear disc heavy corrosion and blue
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded swelling (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front 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 swelling (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
25 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,342 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- idle speed eratic & cuts out
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
25 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- idle speed eratic & cuts out
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
1 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,202 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 63,076 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 55,516 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,851 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
22 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,506 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,478 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 40,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,380 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
31 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,331 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009Advisory 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)
1 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 24,344 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 11 Jun 20261 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 24,344 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
26 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,536 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007 11 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 18,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
- Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
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SW53BFU was registered on 2003-10-31
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