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SW53HBB
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SW53HBB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 249,141 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn on edges and 2.2mmcentre (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front wheelarch has taped edge
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
31 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 237,603 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
11 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 237,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake Pipes at Master Cylinder (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Boot lid component insecure Boot lid strut missing on off side and near side doesn't support boot lid (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 223,484 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 223,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bodysill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bodysill (6.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bodysill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 209,686 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
25 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 209,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 198,632 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 198,628 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 187,057 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer sill damaged
- Rear seat missing at time of test
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 187,035 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to front flexi (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to flexi above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer sill damaged
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear seat missing at time of test
1 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 176,853 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside outer sill damaged
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 169,412 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 169,376 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 157,775 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 157,775 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,153 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015 11 Jun 202626 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 147,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 138,575 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202627 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 138,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
27 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,528 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202620 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 119,302 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 119,302 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
10 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 108,061 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 108,061 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2011Advisory 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)
7 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,554 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,101 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 79,101 MI
11 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,728 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2008 11 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 62,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
14 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,286 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW53HBB was registered on 2003-09-08
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