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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV52WEX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 08 Mar 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 88,175 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- brake pedal spongy
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 88,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pedal spongy
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 86,178 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 82,027 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 80,249 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Front And Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front And Rear (0.1 (b))
- Both Front Tyres Wearing Low On The Inner Edge
- Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,367 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspensions (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,144 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,003 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,622 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- bonnet pull handle missing
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (6.3.1d)
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,918 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- hanger on rear exhaust box corroded
- front and rear number plates in poor condition
- front brake discs corroded
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,743 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016 29 Jun 202611 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,169 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,108 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
12 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,597 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
9 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,702 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
3 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,702 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,685 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
8 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,685 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
12 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,861 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 29 Jun 202612 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 28,523 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009Advisory 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)
20 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,166 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2008 29 Jun 202630 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 19,099 MI
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OV52WEX was registered on 2003-01-21
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