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AC03 HDN

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

217,940 mi
Last recorded217,940 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 217,940 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 193,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 188,831 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 182,897 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 177,957 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 168,845 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 166,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 May 2012 165,997 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge,close to cord construction

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 May 2011 143,241 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 119,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 97,798 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 9 May 2008 83,617 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 75,220 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 71,365 miles

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 HDN is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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