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AC03 HNA

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,255 mi
Last recorded175,255 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 175,255 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 171,118 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer has been repaired

Fail 14 Jan 2025 171,062 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 168,700 miles

Adv Spare tyre low on pressure........

Adv all 4 shock absorbers getting corroded and poor condition............

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly Adv offside front brake disc getting corroded and poor condition to friction face....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Both front tyres worn low to limits getting poor condition......... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Strongly Adv outer side -wall slight damage run low on pressure /flat marking........... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Strongly Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components........

Fail 16 Jan 2024 168,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside rear section of front to rear metal brake line corroded and poor condition........ (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside Rear brake disc heavily corroded and pitted poor condition........ (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Offside rear fog lamp inop......... (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both rear flexi hoses heavily corroded and poor condition to ferrules........ (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air-bag lamp showing fault on dash............ (7.1.6 (a))

Adv Spare tyre low on pressure........

Adv all 4 shock absorbers getting corroded and poor condition............

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strongly Adv offside front brake disc getting corroded and poor condition to friction face....... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Both front tyres worn low to limits getting poor condition......... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Strongly Adv outer side -wall slight damage run low on pressure /flat marking........... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Strongly Adv surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and components........

Pass 17 Jan 2023 164,285 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 164,285 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level below minimum (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 160,469 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 160,468 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 157,069 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe with cooler attached. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 157,069 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe with cooler attached. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear hand brake locked on.

mud flaps touching wheels.

rear pads have been very very hot.

rear wheel bearings not checked.

Pass 29 Feb 2020 153,728 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all have bad corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive metal around rear axle bushes looks to be getting thin. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 149,147 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 143,964 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 143,961 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 136,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

front & rear inner arch liners fitted

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 136,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wipers leaving lines on windscreen

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

front & rear inner arch liners fitted

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,656 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 123,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2015 123,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2014 111,309 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light damage to pass wing mirror glass

light pitting and corrsion to front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Mar 2013 102,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 102,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

passengers door mirror glass cracked

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside mirror cracked.

Pass 1 May 2010 74,450 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Apr 2010 74,445 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine managment light on

Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre perished

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 HNA is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HNA, 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 HNA is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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