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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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- Registration SP03FUJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 09 Sep 2019
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,867 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
30 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 163,850 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) 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
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- vacuum hose from turbo rubbed through on power steering pipe
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,095 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear wiper torn
- front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
- exhaust back box outer skin coming adrift
- both front tyres worn unevenly
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 147,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust back box outer skin coming adrift
- rear wiper torn
- front brake discs slightly worn and corroded
- both front tyres worn unevenly
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
12 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,013 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- rear wiper torn
- both front tyres worn unevenly
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
8 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 139,006 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- both front tyres worn unevenly
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)
- oil level warning lamp illuminated
- rear wiper torn
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,708 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2016 12 Jun 202630 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,779 MI
12 Jun 20261 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,779 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 12 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,440 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2014 12 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 100,439 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,094 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013 12 Jun 20269 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 89,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 74,242 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2011 12 Jun 20264 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 74,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
15 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,480 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2010 12 Jun 202614 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 64,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory 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)
14 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,564 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 53,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,698 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
16 Feb 2007
Fail
Mileage: 37,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- 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)
27 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,604 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2007 12 Jun 202627 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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SP03FUJ was registered on 2003-03-08
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