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OU03OBW
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
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- Registration OU03OBW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 31 May 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 189,891 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2027 4 Jul 202622 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 189,868 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
23 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 179,826 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 179,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
22 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 169,301 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2025 4 Jul 202621 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 169,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking excessively n/s (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriated due to oil leak (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
30 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 160,211 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
18 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,405 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 159,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,563 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 139,771 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content only just met the limit
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,289 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Body component slightly loose underneath plastic panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emission carbon monoxide content just met the limit
19 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,637 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019 4 Jul 202623 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,799 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018 4 Jul 202624 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 106,322 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- travel in brake pedal
- nearside rear brake pads are getting low
- Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
9 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 98,299 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 89,416 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,488 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
25 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,488 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,963 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,982 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012 4 Jul 202610 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,280 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011 4 Jul 202610 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,776 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2010 4 Jul 202611 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,227 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2009 4 Jul 202610 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 29,184 MI
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OU03OBW was registered on 2003-03-14
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