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A18 NHM

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

149,194 mi
Last recorded149,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 149,194 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 149,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 148,740 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 148,740 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 148,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 148,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 147,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 147,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 145,709 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 144,835 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2019 143,440 miles

nearside front and both rear tyre treads just legal and nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2018 141,065 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 135,598 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2016 135,598 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 132,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded edges

Fail 16 Jul 2015 132,076 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 129,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 126,534 miles

nearside front tyre tread getting low

some corrosion to rear discs

windscreen damage but not in wiper sweep

Fail 23 Jul 2012 123,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

nearside and offsie rear brake discs corroded

offside front inner wheel rim slight damage

offside head-lamp sealing cover missing

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 23 Jul 2012 123,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offsie rear brake discs corroded

offside front inner wheel rim slight damage

offside head-lamp sealing cover missing

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Pass 26 Jul 2011 120,267 miles

offside front wheel rim damaged

rear brake discs corroded edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 116,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front wheel rim slight damage

rear brake discs corroded edges

Fail 2 Aug 2010 116,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front wheel rim slight damage

rear brake discs corroded edges

Pass 14 May 2009 112,236 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 May 2009 112,236 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,675 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 58,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,904 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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A18 NHM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 90,330 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 NHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 NHM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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