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FD03WLG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
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- Registration FD03WLG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,640 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 171,646 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2025 4 Jun 202610 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,646 MI
4 Jun 20268 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,088 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,876 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
19 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 153,876 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,216 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,508 MI
Expiry date: 17 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,295 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres going out of shape
9 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 131,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Brake disc significantly and obviously worn fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres going out of shape
21 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,575 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2019 4 Jun 202613 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,580 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2018 4 Jun 202611 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
24 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,614 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2017 4 Jun 20267 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,074 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Centre exhaust bracket broken
17 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 98,235 MI
4 Jun 202617 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,235 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2015 4 Jun 202626 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,872 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,872 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,414 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 4 Jun 20261 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,037 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
17 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,663 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2011 4 Jun 20263 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,872 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,662 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2009 4 Jun 202611 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,773 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2008 4 Jun 202629 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,164 MI
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FD03WLG was registered on 2003-06-17
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