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SH03PCV
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SH03PCV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 29 Aug 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
20
Passes
3
Failures
86.96%
Pass Rate
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64 Total Defects Recorded
25 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,284 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,464 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 162,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) 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
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
30 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,093 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 153,719 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 153,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,682 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- nsf cv boot pin hole
- Rear axle area corroded
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe over gearbox (2.1.5 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
16 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,691 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both front tyres slightly cracked
- NSF cv boot small hole but preventing ingress of dirt
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,440 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 146,273 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 142,494 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2018 11 Jun 202622 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,042 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2017 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 136,290 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2016 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 132,331 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,021 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,293 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202617 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,682 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202622 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,776 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 87,559 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20264 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,569 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,309 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2008 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,977 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2007 11 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!
SH03PCV was registered on 2003-05-06
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