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AC03 GSV

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,324 mi
Last recorded111,324 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 111,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 109,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 107,831 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 105,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 104,379 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 102,808 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 102,806 miles

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

slight exhaust blow from center box

Pass 31 Jul 2017 101,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 101,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,202 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 99,202 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,554 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 95,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,716 miles

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

front brake discs worn/lipped and pads getting thin

rear exhaust section and box corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2013 91,132 miles

h/lite leveling switch poorly secured

o/s/front tyre tred low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,080 miles

h/lite hieght adjuster switch brocken

n/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2011 81,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

front lower bumper rubber skirt missing

headlamp height adjuster switch / dimmer unit insecure / adrift

Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front lower bumper rubber skirt missing

headlamp height adjuster switch / dimmer unit insecure / adrift

Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,176 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 65,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 53,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 49,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 44,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,496 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GSV, 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 AC03 GSV registered?

AC03 GSV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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