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AF03DHD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF03DHD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
18
Passes
12
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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65 Total Defects Recorded
12 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 197,149 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
12 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 197,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 186,784 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 186,782 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
16 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,479 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 176,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,825 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT RUSTY
- REAR AXLE RUSTY AROUND FORWARD MAIN BUSH AREA
- NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMET ON INNER TREAD
15 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 168,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LIMET ON INNER TREAD
- REAR AXLE RUSTY AROUND FORWARD MAIN BUSH AREA
- NEAR SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT RUSTY
19 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,129 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2021 12 Jun 202619 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 163,129 MI
12 Jun 202615 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,041 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,766 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 133,700 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2018 12 Jun 202615 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 133,700 MI
12 Jun 202615 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,399 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 110,931 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 12 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 110,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,765 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 99,759 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,183 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,935 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013 12 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,307 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012 12 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 65,307 MI
12 Jun 202624 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,755 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,466 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2010 12 Jun 202626 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,278 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2008 12 Jun 202621 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,074 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2007 12 Jun 202621 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 30,074 MI
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AF03DHD was registered on 2003-06-23
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