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AD03 BKZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,402 mi
Last recorded112,402 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 BKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 112,402 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf lower arm rear bush splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside inner and outer sill corroded but not holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside front headlamp lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside outer sill panel corroding centrally. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both registration plates deteriorating. (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 106,835 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Both rear suspension bump stops broken / loose

Nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cracked, damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 106,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Offside rear brake hose to caliper joint leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Both rear suspension bump stops broken / loose

Nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm tread

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens cracked, damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit, 2mm tread

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 105,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both registration plated faded. (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 101,479 miles

front brake discs pitted.

nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm.

Fail 22 May 2019 101,479 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted.

nearside rear brake pipe corroding.

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.8mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 2.5mm.

Pass 23 May 2018 986 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 98,618 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 92,394 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,709 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 84,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

windscreen has a few small chips.

Fail 1 Jun 2015 84,126 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

windscreen has a few small chips.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,942 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,942 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 74,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 74,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 66,705 miles

nearside wiper poor.

offside headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 9 Jun 2011 60,226 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 54,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,425 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,096 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,447 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,990 miles

Centre exhaust mounting loose!

Pass 24 May 2006 23,104 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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AD03 BKZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD03 BKZ, 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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AD03 BKZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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