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SW53HNM
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HNM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
13
Passes
7
Failures
65%
Pass Rate
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92 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,861 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 125,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,604 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal/flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
15 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,595 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal/flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal/flexi (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.3.3b)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
16 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,711 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 109,617 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 109,616 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 104,451 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
4 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 104,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
16 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 98,626 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 91,384 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
18 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 91,384 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
19 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,799 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
21 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 78,689 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202621 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 78,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,196 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,196 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
16 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,450 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202624 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,160 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2008 11 Jun 202628 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,510 MI
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SW53HNM was registered on 2003-12-23
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