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2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration WD03FVE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 07 Apr 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 124,762 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2027 24 Jun 202628 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 124,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,538 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 122,532 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
25 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 119,185 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
25 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 119,185 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,819 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024 24 Jun 202621 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,296 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,176 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 105,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 100,592 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing inscure (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing inscure (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,868 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,868 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,391 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 85,626 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pedal slightly spongy
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 85,626 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pedal slightly spongy
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
8 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,202 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
9 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,567 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2016 24 Jun 20264 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,906 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2015 24 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,218 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
6 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,616 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2013Advisory 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)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 35,660 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2012 24 Jun 202610 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,511 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2011 24 Jun 20269 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 24,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,434 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,835 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 14,125 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2008 24 Jun 202624 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,366 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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WD03FVE was registered on 2003-07-31
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