R32HOT - VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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The Volkswagen Golf, often referred to simply as the Golf, is a renowned compact car that has become a staple in the automotive world since its debut. Manufactured by Volkswagen, a German automaker known for its engineering precision and quality, the Golf has been produced since 1974, with numerous generations reflecting technological advancements and design evolution. The 2023 model continues this legacy, offering a blend of practicality, efficiency, and driving enjoyment. Core features include a versatile hatchback design, a range of efficient engines, and advanced safety systems, making it a popular choice among drivers seeking reliability and value. Its reputation for solid build quality and innovative features cements the Golf’s status as a leader in its segment.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32, registered in November 2003, with a silver exterior and a 3,200cc petrol engine. It has recorded a mileage of 128,519 miles. The latest MOT test was conducted on 26 August 2023, with the certificate valid until 25 August 2024; no advisories were noted. The car is currently declared SORN and is not taxed. The MOT is valid until August 2024, and there are no specific mechanical issues reported from the latest test.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
16
Failed Tests
15
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 26 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,519 mi
Expires: 25 August 2024
Failed - 26 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 128,519 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Passed - 22 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,027 mi
Expires: 21 June 2023
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Reversing lamp/s do not work
- Advisory The EPC amber warning lamp is on
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Failed - 21 June 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 127,026 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Reversing lamp/s do not work
- Advisory The EPC amber warning lamp is on
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))
- Advisory Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Passed - 14 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,695 mi
Expires: 13 October 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear tyre treads wearing low monitor
Failed - 09 October 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,693 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both rear tyre treads wearing low monitor
Passed - 04 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,395 mi
Expires: 03 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated / splitting
Failed - 30 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,393 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated / splitting
Passed - 03 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,557 mi
Expires: 02 October 2019
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear And central lower seat removed
- Advisory Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 15 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,524 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Spongy brakes (1.1.2 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Starting to deboned (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Advisory Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 119,507 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- Major Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both sides (3.5 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Unable to test rear belts due to seats being folded.
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bushes both sides cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Central Front Heat shield rattling
- Advisory Front Bid insecure but unlikely to fall off
Passed - 14 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,073 mi
Expires: 13 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory n/s/f + o/s/f lower sills damaged crushed from poor jacking of vehicle
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory fuel tank strap corroded
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory n/s/r tyre cut in outer side wall but no cords showing
- Advisory Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory o/s/f headlight set on lowest setting
Failed - 10 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,036 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory n/s/f + o/s/f lower sills damaged crushed from poor jacking of vehicle
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advise (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory fuel tank strap corroded
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory n/s/r tyre cut in outer side wall but no cords showing
- Advisory Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 04 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 104,244 mi
Expires: 03 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory engine cover fitted
Passed - 03 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,966 mi
Expires: 03 July 2016
Failed - 26 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,678 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Passed - 04 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,564 mi
Expires: 03 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Failed - 28 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,535 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Passed - 24 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,976 mi
Expires: 28 June 2014
Failed - 24 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,975 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Passed - 22 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,273 mi
Expires: 28 June 2013
Failed - 22 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,272 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 29 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,805 mi
Expires: 28 June 2012
Failed - 28 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 71,804 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 16 December 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,415 mi
Expires: 15 December 2010
Passed - 31 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,446 mi
Expires: 13 November 2009
Failed - 29 October 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,428 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Major Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed - 14 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,605 mi
Expires: 13 November 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Failed - 09 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,472 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Passed - 10 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,749 mi
Expires: 09 November 2007
Failed - 10 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,749 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for R32HOT?
The MOT expires on 25 August 2024.
What is the tax status of R32HOT?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of R32HOT?
This is a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 3200cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of R32HOT?
This vehicle produces 276 g/km of CO2 emissions.