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SW53CDU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SW53CDU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,375 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,043 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
10 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,435 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
26 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (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)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 104,888 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)
19 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,813 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2016 11 Jun 202619 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,813 MI
11 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,995 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2015 11 Jun 202614 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,236 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2014 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,411 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2013 11 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,706 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2012 11 Jun 202627 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,865 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2011 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,558 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2010 11 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
1 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,103 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2009 11 Jun 202625 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 42,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,159 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2008 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,175 MI
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SW53CDU was registered on 2003-11-28
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