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AC03 ANF

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,166 mi
Last recorded73,166 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 ANF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 73,166 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 72,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside DOOR MIRROR DEFECTIVE

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,101 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear brakes bind slightly

top mounts have slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,043 miles

rear service brake passed on limit-brake pedal spongy-rear brakes binding

Pass 31 May 2016 51,517 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy-rear service and parking brake passed on limits-rear brakes slightly juddering

heat shield insecure-front brake pads worn low-wishbone bushes slightly perished

rear brakes slightly binding-front and rear brake pads worn low

x2 rear coil springs corroded-x2 front top shocker mounts have slight lift-x2 rear calipers slightly sticking

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,758 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 41,840 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 41,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 35,471 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 24,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,362 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 16,764 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside front tyre scrubbing

Pass 9 Jun 2006 16,764 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing

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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AC03 ANF is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AC03 ANF, 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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AC03 ANF is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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