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LS03FHJ
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration LS03FHJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 28 Jan 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
21
Passes
11
Failures
65.63%
Pass Rate
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119 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 196,616 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- petrol cap rubber seal cracking
- front windscreen chipped in zone A not exceeding 10 mm
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section exhaust joint slight leak gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front reg plate cracked
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 196,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front reg plate cracked
- petrol cap rubber seal cracking
- front windscreen chipped in zone A not exceeding 10 mm
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear section exhaust joint slight leak gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 189,927 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 189,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front 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
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,828 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 182,828 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,550 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 151,503 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
10 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 151,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) 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
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,673 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022 6 Jun 202618 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,673 MI
6 Jun 202613 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,776 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer/pipe rusted through and small hole.The whole section very weak. (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area and rear face of block oil leaking from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,633 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 120,704 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded
5 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 120,704 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded
3 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 111,655 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake pads wearing low
- Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded
3 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 111,655 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded
- Front brake pads wearing low
17 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,460 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,878 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 83,878 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
27 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,490 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
27 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 60,773 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 53,526 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 53,526 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,740 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,183 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2011 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,084 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2010 6 Jun 202623 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 36,084 MI
6 Jun 20267 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,327 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2009 6 Jun 202610 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,498 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2008 6 Jun 20268 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 20,951 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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LS03FHJ was registered on 2003-04-19
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