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AD03 DWC

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,097 mi
Last recorded169,097 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2019 169,097 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly CANT SEE IF DISABLED (7.12 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195/65 15. SHOULD BE 205/60 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure BRACKETS BROKEN (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation X2 NSR/OSR FOLDED IN ON SELF (1.1.15 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged X2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

MIL LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 162,919 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 162,504 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 no patterns (4.1.4 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 157,778 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 155,147 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2015 153,050 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 149,284 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 140,222 miles

air bag fault illuminating

Pass 11 May 2012 126,055 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 May 2012 126,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 117,747 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 117,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,063 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 102,273 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 102,259 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2008 94,963 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,895 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 81,937 miles

both front and rear pads getting low on linnings

Fail 18 Jul 2006 81,937 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front and rear pads getting low on linnings

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 DWC is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DWC, 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 AD03 DWC registered?

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

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