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A1 SYM

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,578 mi
Last recorded43,578 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 SYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 43,578 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 43,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 43,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,543 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,467 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 43,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 43,307 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 43,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,154 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,352 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge (3mm)

offside rear tyre becoming low (3mm)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,249 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,362 miles

both front brake discs scored on inner surfaces

slight oil seepage from engine area

small chips in front screen

Pass 30 Apr 2011 31,706 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,586 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,910 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,791 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 24,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 21,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,737 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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A1 SYM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 SYM, 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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What year was A1 SYM registered?

A1 SYM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is A1 SYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 SYM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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