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SW53BGK
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BGK
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
11
Passes
7
Failures
61.11%
Pass Rate
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100 Total Defects Recorded
16 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml light on
- brake warning light on
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
16 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,312 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,062 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,672 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 78,866 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 78,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 71,961 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 71,961 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
13 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,965 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,221 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 11 Jun 202616 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,543 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202617 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,389 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202624 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,415 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 11 Jun 202623 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 29,415 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,312 MI
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SW53BGK was registered on 2003-12-01
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