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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV52WNB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,318 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Upper Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler under car (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear axle corroded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front brake pad insp
- Offside Rear brake caliper sticking
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear door sticking
- Offside Front wing taped up
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,494 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly caliper sticking (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,570 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear brake inspection
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,570 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Rear brake inspection
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,789 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,816 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front feeding calipers (1.1.11 (c))
21 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,929 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,827 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
30 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,730 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2016 28 Jun 202617 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,204 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 28 Jun 202622 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,192 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2014 28 Jun 20262 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,002 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2013 28 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,899 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 28 Jun 202620 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,559 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2011 28 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,257 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2010 28 Jun 202614 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 41,397 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2009 28 Jun 202623 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,471 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2008 28 Jun 202617 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,555 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2007 28 Jun 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!
OV52WNB was registered on 2003-01-20
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