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LE03 OTZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

98,098 mi
Last recorded98,098 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI80,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 OTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 98,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BASHBOARD BACK LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 4 Nov 2025 98,095 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE AND SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

BASHBOARD BACK LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,507 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,343 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber crack/perrish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber crack/perrish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 87,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 87,284 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge has wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 86,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,619 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,657 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 79,969 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 77,458 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,797 miles

under tray hanging and distorted

Pass 13 Aug 2013 68,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s/r tyre has a smallchunk of rubber missing on outer tyre wall but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,723 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 42,779 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 35,768 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,063 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,094 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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LE03 OTZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 80,813 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE03 OTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LE03 OTZ registered?

LE03 OTZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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