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A8 MBS

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,278 mi
Last recorded50,278 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 MBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 50,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 48,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 45,181 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 42,689 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 39,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,072 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 35,340 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,075 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 29,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,833 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear discs pitted /corroded at edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2015 23,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,915 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 19,880 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2006 16,278 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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A8 MBS is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A8 MBS, 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 A8 MBS registered?

A8 MBS is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is A8 MBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 MBS shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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