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AE03WDW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AE03WDW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
21
Passes
10
Failures
67.74%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
17 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 161,771 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion across rear axel and front subframe
17 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 161,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion across rear axel and front subframe
20 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 159,054 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2026 13 Jun 202612 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 159,051 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,637 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced O/S/F INNER REAR BUSH CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,497 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2024 13 Jun 202610 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 151,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
10 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,296 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2023 13 Jun 202610 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 147,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
19 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,507 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022 13 Jun 20269 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,136 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2021 13 Jun 20268 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 140,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
21 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,280 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2020 13 Jun 202620 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
4 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,827 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2019 13 Jun 202612 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,556 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2018 13 Jun 202620 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,868 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,866 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
3 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,611 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,611 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,643 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2014 13 Jun 20265 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,807 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2013 13 Jun 202619 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,372 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,094 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2012 13 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,244 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
18 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,244 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,230 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2010 13 Jun 202617 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
18 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,749 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 30,698 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2008 13 Jun 202610 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,876 MI
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AE03WDW was registered on 2003-03-17
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