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AD03 DWG

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,657 mi
Last recorded144,657 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,657 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 132,029 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 119,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 114,376 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 114,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 109,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tankl (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,415 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 99,804 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 99,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 93,405 miles

MIL/EPC lights on.

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Wiper blades split.

Fail 17 May 2013 93,405 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

MIL/EPC lights on.

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

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

Wiper blades split.

Pass 18 May 2012 86,490 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 86,490 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 78,692 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 78,692 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 71,554 miles

front tyres are 195/65r15, rears are 185/65r15

Pass 20 May 2009 64,690 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 44,299 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 44,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2006 33,009 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 DWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DWG, 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 DWG is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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