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AE03WXV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration AE03WXV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,928 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror backing damaged / missing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door not opening or closing (6.2.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both o/s and n/s bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,844 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
23 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 105,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Amber airbag light on
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- NSF strut top mount has slight play
3 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,670 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brakes slight bind
- underside corroded
- suspension components corrded
- slight oil leak around engine
- n/s/r tyre on legal limit
20 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,283 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded
22 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,202 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021 13 Jun 202621 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 88,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,144 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2021 13 Jun 202630 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,941 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2019 13 Jun 202630 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 84,940 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle n/s/r (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake disc significantly and obviously worn rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray insec
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,561 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres close to legal limit
19 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 83,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres close to legal limit
14 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,353 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2017 13 Jun 202621 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,314 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,206 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202623 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,206 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
24 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,873 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 13 Jun 20265 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,456 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,246 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 68,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
30 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,153 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202613 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,590 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2010 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 46,643 MI
13 Jun 202620 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,643 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2009 13 Jun 20267 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,315 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2008 13 Jun 20267 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 36,315 MI
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AE03WXV was registered on 2003-03-31
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