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FV03DTY
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration FV03DTY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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155 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 177,373 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 177,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,921 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,919 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 172,147 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 172,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 169,403 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 169,403 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 165,903 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 165,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested dur to rear exhaust box not connected (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 162,168 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 162,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 153,424 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 153,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,406 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,854 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,055 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nail in o/s/r tyre
18 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,083 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
15 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 117,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,387 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015 4 Jun 202628 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,425 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,659 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2013 4 Jun 202610 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,974 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2012 4 Jun 20269 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,912 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,912 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,741 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2010 4 Jun 202611 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,694 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2009 4 Jun 20266 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,615 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,166 MI
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FV03DTY was registered on 2003-06-10
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