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FD03DLX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration FD03DLX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,814 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026Advisory 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))
20 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,780 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(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))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,981 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner 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))
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 138,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Inner 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))
- Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
11 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,607 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
29 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 123,228 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023 5 Jun 202628 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,916 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2022 5 Jun 20263 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,837 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021 5 Jun 202622 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,478 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,091 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- child seat fitted
- slight exhaust blow from front joint
- n/s/f tyre on 2.0mm
16 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,718 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre cracking in tread
10 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre cracking in tread
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 81,104 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017 5 Jun 202620 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 81,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80/14 (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,496 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016 5 Jun 202628 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 66,496 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,898 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015 5 Jun 202610 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,827 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014 5 Jun 20263 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,690 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013 5 Jun 202615 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,269 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,843 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011 5 Jun 202617 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,473 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010 5 Jun 202621 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,394 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2009 5 Jun 202616 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,295 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202616 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 17,295 MI
5 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,533 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2007 5 Jun 202625 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 13,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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FD03DLX was registered on 2003-06-27
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