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OU03DXG
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OU03DXG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 09 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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124 Total Defects Recorded
10 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 152,162 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 151,316 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2026 28 Jun 20269 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 151,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
18 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,442 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- o/s/r brake disc rusty
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,934 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- rear suspension rusty
- n/s f top strut mount worn
- exhaust in a poor condition
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,931 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension rusty
- n/s f top strut mount worn
- exhaust in a poor condition
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,765 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension components in a rusty condition
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 145,273 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
27 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,008 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension rusty
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 142,713 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension in a rusty condition
- damage to n/s
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 140,918 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018 28 Jun 202631 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,666 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 28 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,906 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 135,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory 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)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,128 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
29 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 133,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 130,386 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 127,343 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
8 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,540 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
13 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 118,263 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011 28 Jun 202613 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 118,263 MI
28 Jun 202621 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 109,616 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2010 28 Jun 20261 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 96,321 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2009 28 Jun 202622 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 76,480 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2008 28 Jun 202623 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,017 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
23 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 55,017 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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OU03DXG was registered on 2003-03-03
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