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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW53FTU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,551 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019 13 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,646 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2018 13 Jun 202629 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,682 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre been repaired
6 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,435 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,216 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2015 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,629 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014 13 Jun 20263 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,931 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,083 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
21 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,137 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear 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)
20 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 33,538 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2010 13 Jun 20268 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 33,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
17 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,558 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2008 13 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 22,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 14,546 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2007 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 14,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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SW53FTU was registered on 2003-12-23
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