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SW53HNO
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 3200cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HNO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 3200cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 108,765 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and low tread ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,757 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
24 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 97,112 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
2 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,188 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 11 Jun 202617 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 95,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,722 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,604 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
17 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 79,604 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
14 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,340 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,340 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,760 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,971 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
1 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,407 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,250 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
13 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,760 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 19,760 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW53HNO was registered on 2003-12-08
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