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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AP03FFD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 13 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 77,514 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 76,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 64,077 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2026 15 Jun 202613 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 64,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 57,107 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 48,716 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 48,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 43,566 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2023 15 Jun 20266 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 42,588 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,539 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2021 15 Jun 202625 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 40,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
4 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 38,672 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front and Rear suspension components signs of corrosion
30 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,634 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear suspension components (axle) signs of corrosion
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,565 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017 15 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,545 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,648 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 29,097 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014 15 Jun 20262 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,647 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 25,594 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
24 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,125 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2011 15 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,245 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2010 15 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,999 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2009 15 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 17,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
21 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 15,831 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2008 15 Jun 202626 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,251 MI
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AP03FFD was registered on 2003-07-03
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