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AC03 BZX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,710 mi
Last recorded80,710 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,710 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 80,706 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 74,244 miles

Emissions on limit

Front windows tinted

Slight play in offside inner tie rod

Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,187 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 56,384 miles

Vehicle came back to the garage for repairs with another set of wheels and tyres fitted.

Fail 31 Oct 2006 56,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 BZX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BZX, 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

How do I check the history of AC03 BZX?

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What year was AC03 BZX registered?

AC03 BZX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AC03 BZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 BZX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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