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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration GF03PLZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 06 Sep 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 116,967 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 116,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 110,078 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 110,078 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,597 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 95,824 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 88,547 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022 24 Jun 202616 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 88,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 82,650 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 82,650 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,959 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,565 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2019 24 Jun 202626 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 66,495 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2018 24 Jun 202617 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 66,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
15 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,128 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
4 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked Hub cracked (2.4.F.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 64,295 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016 24 Jun 202618 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,362 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,938 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2014 24 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,808 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013 24 Jun 202620 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,996 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012 24 Jun 202616 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,758 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011 24 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,883 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,734 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2009 24 Jun 202630 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,416 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2008 24 Jun 202624 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,893 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2007 24 Jun 202624 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 20,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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GF03PLZ was registered on 2003-04-11
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