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SP03FXD
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SP03FXD
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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127 Total Defects Recorded
27 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 208,536 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 208,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 208,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 195,105 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2019 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 195,105 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 178,577 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust system centre hanger broken off but still adequately supported
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 178,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel system leaking from the filter housing fuel pipe/lines (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Oil leak ()
- Exhaust system centre hanger broken off but still adequately supported
11 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 163,781 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
11 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 163,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened rear bush (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
22 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,910 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
29 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 138,114 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 127,885 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
25 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 127,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- 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)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,306 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
18 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,306 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 131,190 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
13 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 131,190 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
2 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,201 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 111,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,373 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2010 11 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 94,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
17 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,198 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2009 11 Jun 20264 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,051 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2008 11 Jun 202627 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,740 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2008 11 Jun 202624 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 50,064 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2007 11 Jun 202623 Feb 2006
Fail
Mileage: 50,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
- Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SP03FXD was registered on 2003-03-21
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