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SH03FDL
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
General Information
- Registration SH03FDL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- rear wiper not working
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
6 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 64,203 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front subframe corroded
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 64,203 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake servo damaged and function impaired leaking at servo vacum pipe (1.1.3 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front subframe corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,831 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 58,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement on caliper (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 53,237 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear brake binding
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,801 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2021 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 52,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
3 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,947 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,358 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2019 11 Jun 20264 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 50,565 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2018 11 Jun 20266 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 49,624 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 49,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
21 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,702 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2016 11 Jun 202611 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,214 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,592 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2014 11 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,950 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2013 11 Jun 202615 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,405 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2012 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 39,099 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2011 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 39,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
22 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,296 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2010 11 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,184 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2009 11 Jun 202610 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,017 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2008 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,199 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SH03FDL was registered on 2003-04-24
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