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SW53BHA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW53BHA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 01 May 2019
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,770 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s And N/s Front (3.6.B.2c)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear At Rear (3.6.B.2c)
28 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 179,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened O/s And N/s Front (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/s And N/s Front (1.8.A.1b)
- Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/s Rear Outer Sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (3.5.1i)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear At Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded O/s And N/s Front (3.6.B.2c)
2 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,893 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
26 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 167,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [at rear] (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,757 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)
1 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.4e)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,718 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
19 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,882 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2014 12 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,983 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front 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)
26 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
9 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,034 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,650 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- 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)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,576 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,689 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,561 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2009 12 Jun 202623 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,662 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2008 12 Jun 202629 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,102 MI
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SW53BHA was registered on 2003-10-30
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