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AC03 GVX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,230 mi
Last recorded91,230 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2025 91,230 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 87,514 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 87,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 84,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 83,547 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,118 miles

Differential leaking oil

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

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

both front coil spring corroded

gearbox oil filler plug loose leaking oil

Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,213 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 77,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 77,029 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 76,919 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 70,107 miles

Nearside front tyre has a chunk out of sidewall

Fail 9 Dec 2014 70,107 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre has a chunk out of sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2013 63,211 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2010 44,987 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,987 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 25,136 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,557 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 19,531 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 15,182 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)

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 GVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVX, 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 GVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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