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FD03DCZ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FD03DCZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
19
Passes
9
Failures
67.86%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
28 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 237,140 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
19 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 237,140 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 231,858 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 231,843 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 228,476 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded both rear and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 228,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 221,943 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2023 5 Jun 20269 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 214,995 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler pipe slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 210,016 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 210,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,204 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2020 5 Jun 202629 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 202,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape,inner edge tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward facing bush on lower arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted /corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 192,793 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r Tyre starting g to go out of shape
7 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 192,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r Tyre starting g to go out of shape
8 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,260 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018 5 Jun 20269 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 174,997 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner facing
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
9 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 174,997 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear brake disc corroded on inner facing
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
15 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,451 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 155,209 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,015 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,772 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
11 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 103,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
9 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,754 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2011 5 Jun 20269 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 97,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
6 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 89,512 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
5 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,582 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2009 5 Jun 20267 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,968 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008 5 Jun 20266 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,735 MI
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FD03DCZ was registered on 2003-07-09
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