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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU03ODF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 04 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 207,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached corroded through both sides of mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 196,021 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 196,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
26 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 183,974 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 167,064 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
31 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 150,385 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2017 4 Jul 202629 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,906 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016 4 Jul 20269 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,944 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2015 4 Jul 20263 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
11 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 110,117 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 109,902 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 97,570 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,570 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,410 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
25 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
3 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,354 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,127 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2010 4 Jul 20264 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,761 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2009 4 Jul 202616 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,245 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
11 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,144 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2007 4 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU03ODF was registered on 2003-03-13
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