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WM03FXU
2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration WM03FXU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
18
Passes
13
Failures
58.06%
Pass Rate
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124 Total Defects Recorded
3 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 261,274 MI
Expiry date: 2 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 261,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 254,900 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 254,855 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 246,735 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory 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))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 246,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- 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
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 236,831 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022 25 Jun 202622 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 236,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- 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 Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Fouling part of body work. ( Mud Flap )
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 225,124 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
23 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 225,120 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 216,658 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Damaged. ()
20 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 216,658 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Damaged. ()
1 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 206,812 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner constant velocity gator deteriorated
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
1 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 206,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on cat (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner constant velocity gator deteriorated
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
9 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 196,248 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside + nearside brake binding.
- Offside + nearside brake cables stiff.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 196,244 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside + nearside brake binding.
- Offside + nearside brake cables stiff.
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 188,009 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017 25 Jun 202619 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 188,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
14 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 178,973 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 169,419 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front 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)
12 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 169,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 158,992 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 146,180 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2013 25 Jun 202620 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 146,174 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 129,482 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2012 25 Jun 202619 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 129,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
31 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,249 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2011 25 Jun 202622 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 94,719 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2010 25 Jun 20264 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,645 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2008 25 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 61,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Front Emissions not tested (7.0)
5 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,360 MI
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WM03FXU was registered on 2003-05-16
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