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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AE03WVT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Seat belt missing Rear center seat (7.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center of exhaust (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil warning light flashing indicating a fault
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,325 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,195 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but doesn't reduce light intensity
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
18 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lamp damaged but doesn't reduce light intensity
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
8 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,259 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2019 13 Jun 20262 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,258 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working both rear stop lights (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Position lamp not working both rear side lights (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror glass (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,656 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 13 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,656 MI
13 Jun 202618 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,880 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 13 Jun 202625 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,110 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,887 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202621 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,237 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
22 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,039 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
19 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,629 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 13 Jun 202624 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,223 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,830 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,536 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
29 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,778 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
29 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 26,778 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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AE03WVT was registered on 2003-03-31
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