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OU03WCT
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration OU03WCT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
21
Passes
6
Failures
77.78%
Pass Rate
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130 Total Defects Recorded
1 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 171,082 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak. Drive shaft oil seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,329 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside. 185/65 R15 (1-2 (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,735 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle undersealed front to rear.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn and sidewall slightly cracked. 185/65 R15 (2 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,155 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear beam corroded
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front/off side front/off side rear. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 156,139 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) 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
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- rear beam corroded
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side front/off side front/off side rear. (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,572 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- shields fitted from new restricting access
- Rear Axle Corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive main leak from insecured top boost hose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Inner 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
8 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 150,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction unable to get lamp to work at time of test. "Engine visit workshop" displayed on lcd. (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily corroded!! (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive main leak from insecured top boost hose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Axle Corroded
- shields fitted from new restricting access
- Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 143,767 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear axle slightly corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 136,841 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- underside shields fitted ,wheel arch covers fitted
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 136,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- underside shields fitted ,wheel arch covers fitted
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,211 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- rear suspension beam corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 129,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear suspension beam corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,872 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- rear beam corroded
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- rear beam corroded
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,098 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
- underside shields fitted
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,893 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2016 27 Jun 20268 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,893 MI
27 Jun 202620 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 104,287 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2016 27 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,686 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2015 27 Jun 202613 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,169 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2014 27 Jun 20267 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 67,642 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 27 Jun 20268 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,915 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
9 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,773 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2011 27 Jun 20265 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,410 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2010 27 Jun 202612 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 46,933 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 27 Jun 20264 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 338,824 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2008 27 Jun 202620 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,447 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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