VOLKSWAGEN GOLF EXCLUSIVE GTI TDI 1.9L 3 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK OU03EMJ has 29 MOTs

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This 2003 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF EXCLUSIVE GTI TDI 1.9L 3 DOOR MANUAL HATCHBACK has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 75,724 miles 2 days ago on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 15:12.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Sunday 19th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

OU03EMJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 202775,724 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 202675,724 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202519TH SEPTEMBER 202673,184 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 202573,178 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 202419TH SEPTEMBER 202569,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED16TH SEPTEMBER 202469,956 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Tread 2mm, Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 202319TH SEPTEMBER 202466,184 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test All Rear Seats
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 202366,184 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Passenger Seat(s) Missing At Time Of Test All Rear Seats
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tyre Tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202215TH SEPTEMBER 202362,240 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - No Rear Seats Beeing Used As A Van
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202115TH SEPTEMBER 202253,519 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 202128TH FEBRUARY 202253,351 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 202028TH FEBRUARY 202152,732 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201928TH FEBRUARY 202050,391 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 201950,391 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Fluid Contaminated (1.8 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 201828TH FEBRUARY 201947,492 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Upper Oil Leak
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 201847,480 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Upper Oil Leak
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201728TH FEBRUARY 201841,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Play In The Sliding Bush Or Gland (2.5.b.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Has Slight Play In The Sliding Bush Or Gland (2.5.b.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak Excessive Oil Leak
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  9. ADVISORY - Your 1st Mot Was Due On The 27/04/2006 Then On That Date Or Before Each Year ?
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201628TH FEBRUARY 201736,888 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Tyre Wall Cracking Up (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leek
  5. ADVISORY - Your Mot Expired On 04/12/2015 0ver 2 Months
FAILED29TH FEBRUARY 201636,888 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Tyre Wall Cracking Up (4.1.e.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leek
  7. ADVISORY - Your Mot Expired On 04/12/2015 0ver 2 Months
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20144TH DECEMBER 201533,989 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201427TH FEBRUARY 201532,352 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201327TH FEBRUARY 201430,890 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201227TH FEBRUARY 201329,219 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201127TH FEBRUARY 201228,200 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201027TH FEBRUARY 201121,803 MI
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 200927TH FEBRUARY 201017,016 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
FAILED18TH FEBRUARY 200917,016 MI
 
  1. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 200827TH FEBRUARY 200914,853 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 200725TH FEBRUARY 200813,122 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

OU03EMJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

OU03EMJ MOT Comments

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OU03EMJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 75,724 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,292 miles

OU03EMJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf Exclusive Gti Tdi 1.9l 3 Door Manual Hatchback with registration OU03EMJ was manufactured on Sunday 27th April 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 75,724 miles, so this Volkswagen Golf Exclusive Gti Tdi 1.9l has travelled an average of 3,292 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf Exclusive Gti Tdi 1.9l 3 Door Manual Hatchback beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means OU03EMJ has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf Exclusive Gti Tdi 1.9l 3 Door Manual Hatchback has had 90 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf Exclusive Gti Tdi 1.9l 3 Door Manual Hatchback is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does OU03EMJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 19th September 2026 OU03EMJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is OU03EMJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 19th September 2026 OU03EMJ does have Tax. Read more

When does OU03EMJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for OU03EMJ will expire in 7 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does OU03EMJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for OU03EMJ will expire in 12 months on Sunday 19th September 2027. Read more

When did OU03EMJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for OU03EMJ was on Thursday 17th September 2026 at 15:12. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has OU03EMJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for OU03EMJ we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has OU03EMJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for OU03EMJ we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has OU03EMJ done?

The odometer reading for OU03EMJ at the last MOT in September 2026 was 75,724 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,292 miles per year. Read more

How old is OU03EMJ?

The vehicle OU03EMJ was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 27th April 2003. Read more

What colour is OU03EMJ?

The official colour of OU03EMJ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does OU03EMJ have?

OU03EMJ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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