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AC03 GBF

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,117 mi
Last recorded213,117 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 213,117 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear torsion bar corroding

Pass 16 Dec 2020 200,712 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cracked ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 191,386 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 182,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 182,861 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 174,466 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 174,458 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

power steering fluid low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 155,730 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 135,845 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 135,844 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 131,485 miles

O/S/F steering gaiter insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2013 123,477 miles

o/s & n/s front brake disc's worn pitted on inside.

Fail 9 Oct 2013 123,477 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s front brake disc's worn pitted on inside.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,137 miles

rear brakes worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,949 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2011 103,949 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

offside mirror cracked not affecting view to the rear

slight play in steering rack

Fail 26 Oct 2010 94,685 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

both front nearside and offside brake discs corroded on the inside edges

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,685 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front nearside and offside brake discs corroded on the inside edges

Fail 2 Nov 2009 84,637 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,637 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn low on edge

Fail 23 Oct 2008 70,252 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,849 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,739 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,157 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,732 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 28,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre tread very low

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 GBF is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 GBF, 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 GBF is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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