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AP03FET
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AP03FET
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
20
Passes
5
Failures
80%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 51,792 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Plus corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
19 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 51,500 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 51,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
15 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,279 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 50,760 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 50,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65 r 15 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,454 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 48,441 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near cat and back box rusty/swollen (6.1.2 (a))
17 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,461 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,903 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
26 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 44,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,200 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 16 Jun 202620 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,345 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
20 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,238 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 36,904 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015 16 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,347 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 33,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,328 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,454 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2012 16 Jun 202623 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,561 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2011 16 Jun 202623 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,298 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,796 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2009Advisory 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)
26 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,678 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2008 16 Jun 202626 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,097 MI
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AP03FET was registered on 2003-07-04
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