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AC03 LSX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,827 mi
Last recorded142,827 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 142,827 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play O/S/F Steering Rack End (lollipop) has very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,877 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 108,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge and on wear bars 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 76,627 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,619 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,619 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Side walls of both rear tyres very slightly deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 46,747 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,683 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 39,683 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,942 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 35,942 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 31,891 miles

front brake discs pitted

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,808 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

full engine undertray fitted

rear tyres cracking slightly on side walls, due to age of tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise hand brake slighty stiff when pulling up

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,698 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 19,788 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 LSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LSX, 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 LSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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