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AC03 BGZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

130,694 mi
Last recorded130,694 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 130,694 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 127,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,718 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,474 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame rear bush beginning to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame rear bush beginning to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 117,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame rear bush beginning to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame rear bush beginning to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush beginning to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 115,180 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2021 115,180 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2020 113,857 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 113,857 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake disc discoloured

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

slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2019 111,757 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Fail 26 Jul 2019 111,757 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight bind on nearside rear wheel

Pass 17 Jul 2018 110,087 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 98,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,306 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,530 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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,974 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 77,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,341 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 62,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 62,574 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 55,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 45,795 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 45,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 36,041 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,262 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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AC03 BGZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BGZ, 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 BGZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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