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FV03 HME

2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

217,799 mi
Last recorded217,799 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI125,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 HME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 217,799 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 207,564 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2022 198,364 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 198,364 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 183,590 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 183,590 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 172,114 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE INNER SHOULDER - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 172,114 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working 245 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE INNER SHOULDER - 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 158,228 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 158,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2018 149,109 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 143,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 135,971 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers

rear section of exhaust corroded

undertrays

Pass 9 May 2015 125,611 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bump stop deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2014 117,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 109,304 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 101,411 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 95,177 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2011 95,177 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,719 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 80,260 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,858 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 62,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,814 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 52,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate has started to deteriorate

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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FV03 HME is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 125,190 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV03 HME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV03 HME registered?

FV03 HME is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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