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AC03 GVY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,511 mi
Last recorded68,511 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,364 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 66,342 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 64,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 60,934 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 60,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2011 57,205 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 57,205 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 50,888 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 446,870 miles

O/S/F shock absorber slightly corroded at piston

Slight play in O/S top mount

Fail 13 Jan 2009 44,545 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F shock absorber slightly corroded at piston

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

Slight play in O/S top mount

Pass 9 Apr 2008 38,718 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 37,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,113 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 26,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 GVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GVY, 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 GVY registered?

AC03 GVY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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