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OU03FGX
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OU03FGX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
19
Passes
15
Failures
55.88%
Pass Rate
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142 Total Defects Recorded
20 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,988 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Various front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 158,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Various front and rear suspension components heavily corroded
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,635 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Showing signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV ()
- Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 140,848 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also showing signs of being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,286 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,281 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Sill damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,768 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Damage to nearside sill
- Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 128,694 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Damage to nearside sill
- Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,447 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant temp. warning light on dash
- coolant level warning light on dash
24 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- coolant temp. warning light on dash
- coolant level warning light on dash
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer, split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,044 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2019 28 Jun 202616 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,044 MI
28 Jun 202626 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,409 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018 28 Jun 202626 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,409 MI
28 Jun 202628 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,861 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres wearing on outer edges
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- both front tyres wearing on outer edges
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,227 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing damaged
21 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wing damaged
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,930 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 28 Jun 202621 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 79,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,555 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 28 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 575,523 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2013 28 Jun 202617 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 57,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,120 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,120 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,639 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,432 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
11 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,407 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2009 28 Jun 202612 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,321 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2008 28 Jun 202612 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 31,321 MI
28 Jun 202614 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,953 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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OU03FGX was registered on 2003-03-26
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