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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU03OFX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 27 Jan 2022
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 179,849 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 179,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 170,740 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021 3 Jul 202615 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 170,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
16 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 156,629 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle nearside and offside around front bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 156,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle nearside and offside around front bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 145,754 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Rear exhaust box slightly corroded outer casing
- Child seat fitted to rear
12 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 145,754 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Rear exhaust box slightly corroded outer casing
- Child seat fitted to rear
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,399 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre worn on inside edge
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,075 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,075 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,000 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2016 3 Jul 202612 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 116,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 107,546 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jan 2015 3 Jul 20261 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,444 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,236 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 97,236 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 90,822 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2011 3 Jul 202622 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,542 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2010 3 Jul 202622 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 73,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,201 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2009 3 Jul 20262 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 56,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
27 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,536 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2008 3 Jul 202628 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,185 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2007 3 Jul 202628 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 38,185 MI
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OU03OFX was registered on 2003-05-02
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