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SW53HWA
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2792cc
General Information
- Registration SW53HWA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2792cc
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- Expired 11 Aug 2024
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
17
Passes
9
Failures
65.38%
Pass Rate
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80 Total Defects Recorded
12 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,017 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside rusty
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
26 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,397 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2023 11 Jun 20268 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 104,791 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (damping) (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,380 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202630 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 104,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,640 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020 11 Jun 202621 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 89,827 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2019 11 Jun 20261 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 88,248 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018 11 Jun 202628 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 88,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
8 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,961 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine and under covers fitted
30 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 79,352 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,352 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
3 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,337 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,337 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
29 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 73,595 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
29 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,595 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,051 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,051 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,591 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2012 11 Jun 202627 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,549 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2010Advisory 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)
26 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 94,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
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)
14 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 84,357 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202610 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 84,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- An item not tested (Manual)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
9 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,116 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2008 11 Jun 20261 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,465 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007Advisory 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)
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SW53HWA was registered on 2003-10-01
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