# FD03SCX — VOLKSWAGEN GOLF MOT History & Vehicle Check

FD03SCX is a Silver VOLKSWAGEN GOLF, Petrol (1781cc), first registered 2003-05-20. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for FD03SCX — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | FD03SCX |
| Make | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | GOLF |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1781cc |
| First registered | 2003-05-20 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2027-07-13 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 28
- Passes: 19
- Fails: 9
- Pass rate: 67.86%
- Total defects recorded: 86

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 12:56:34 | PASSED | 179,561 MI | 2027-07-13 00:00:00 |
| 2024-08-28 15:48:16 | PASSED | 179,347 MI | 2025-08-29 00:00:00 |
| 2023-08-29 10:06:11 | PASSED | 178,754 MI | 2024-08-29 00:00:00 |
| 2023-08-26 10:15:13 | FAILED | 178,753 MI | — |
| 2022-08-30 11:13:16 | PASSED | 175,166 MI | 2023-08-29 00:00:00 |
| 2022-08-30 11:13:15 | FAILED | 175,166 MI | — |
| 2021-08-03 10:01:53 | PASSED | 172,948 MI | 2022-08-02 00:00:00 |
| 2021-07-29 13:21:43 | FAILED | 172,922 MI | — |
| 2020-01-06 11:23:18 | PASSED | 172,378 MI | 2021-01-06 00:00:00 |
| 2019-01-07 11:23:42 | PASSED | 171,497 MI | 2020-01-06 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-06 15:43:45 | PASSED | 163,015 MI | 2018-11-05 00:00:00 |
| 2017-11-06 10:52:47 | FAILED | 163,015 MI | — |
| 2016-11-29 14:52:48 | PASSED | 154,440 MI | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2016-11-29 13:28:21 | FAILED | 154,440 MI | — |
| 2015-12-01 11:50:21 | PASSED | 144,110 MI | 2016-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2015-11-28 09:42:12 | FAILED | 144,110 MI | — |
| 2014-12-08 16:37:13 | PASSED | 139,122 MI | 2015-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2014-12-08 10:06:55 | FAILED | 139,122 MI | — |
| 2013-12-09 16:56:14 | PASSED | 128,884 MI | 2014-12-08 00:00:00 |
| 2013-12-09 09:59:17 | FAILED | 128,884 MI | — |
| 2012-12-03 11:29:37 | PASSED | 123,125 MI | 2013-12-02 00:00:00 |
| 2011-12-02 09:51:06 | PASSED | 116,578 MI | 2012-12-01 00:00:00 |
| 2010-02-23 14:57:03 | PASSED | 98,242 MI | 2011-02-22 00:00:00 |
| 2008-12-16 10:57:56 | PASSED | 82,186 MI | 2009-12-15 00:00:00 |
| 2007-12-08 10:35:33 | PASSED | 67,104 MI | 2008-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2006-12-13 09:58:47 | PASSED | 48,971 MI | 2007-12-12 00:00:00 |
| 2006-04-28 15:40:56 | PASSED | 47,867 MI | 2007-05-20 00:00:00 |
| 2006-04-28 10:14:02 | FAILED | 47,867 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2026-07-14 12:56:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front screenwash jet is faulty
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 

**2024-08-28 15:48:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front wing rusted
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front wing rusted

**2023-08-26 10:15:13 (FAILED)**

- MAJOR: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2022-08-30 11:13:16 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2022-08-30 11:13:15 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- PRS: Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

**2021-08-03 10:01:53 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: corrosion to rear brake pipes
- MINOR: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2021-07-29 13:21:43 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: corrosion to rear brake pipes
- MAJOR: Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MINOR: Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

**2017-11-06 15:43:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2017-11-06 10:52:47 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FAIL: Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

**2016-11-29 13:28:21 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

**2015-12-01 11:50:21 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: cat heat shield loose
- ADVISORY: exhaust clamps badly corroded

**2015-11-28 09:42:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: exhaust clamps badly corroded
- ADVISORY: cat heat shield loose
- FAIL: Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)
- FAIL: Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)
- FAIL: Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

**2014-12-08 10:06:55 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- USER ENTERED: offside rear tyre preassure adjusted prior to test

**2013-12-09 16:56:14 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

**2013-12-09 09:59:17 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- ADVISORY: Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FAIL: Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FAIL: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

**2012-12-03 11:29:37 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- USER ENTERED: Oil leak

**2011-12-02 09:51:06 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

**2010-02-23 14:57:03 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- USER ENTERED: gearbox oil leak
- USER ENTERED: offside front track arm slight play
- USER ENTERED: both front wipers smearing slightly

**2008-12-16 10:57:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- ADVISORY: Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

**2007-12-08 10:35:33 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

**2006-12-13 09:58:47 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

**2006-04-28 10:14:02 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for FD03SCX is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/FD03SCX. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.
