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A4 DYS

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 DYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 76,403 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 76,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 76,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 76,106 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,035 miles

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

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

headlight switch faulty, dipped beam to position lights.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 76,035 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

headlight switch faulty, dipped beam to position lights.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,750 miles

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 10 Jun 2020 75,750 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 25 Feb 2019 75,532 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. levelling device damaged.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 75,532 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower cover fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/f. levelling device damaged.

plastic trims fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 20 Dec 2017 74,473 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,335 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 71,546 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,452 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 60,514 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 53,414 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 53,414 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 41,993 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,446 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,782 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 10,447 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 8,188 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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A4 DYS is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 A4 DYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A4 DYS registered?

A4 DYS is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is A4 DYS safe to buy?

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