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AD03 DWM

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,741 mi
Last recorded103,741 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 DWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 103,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords inner, 2mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to cords inner, 2mm central (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 95,260 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 90,221 miles

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

front and rear shock-absorbers corroded also rear springs

front subframe and both front suspension arms and rear suspension cross member corroded but still meets requirements

steering stiff in places when turning lock to lock while engine is not running

Fail 20 Oct 2023 90,221 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all brake lights not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear shock-absorbers corroded also rear springs

front subframe and both front suspension arms and rear suspension cross member corroded but still meets requirements

steering stiff in places when turning lock to lock while engine is not running

Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 81,909 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,918 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 79,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 76,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all steering braking and suspension components showing signs of age and corrosion but still meet requirements

Fail 9 Nov 2019 76,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all steering braking and suspension components showing signs of age and corrosion but still meet requirements

Pass 16 Oct 2018 72,881 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s/f and o/s/f 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front lower suspension arms showing signs of corrosion

both rear springs and spring mounts showing signs of corrosion

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 4 Nov 2017 69,693 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 65,695 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 59,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,775 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,634 miles

power steering drivebelt slightly deteriorated

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,392 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

power steering drivebelt slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2008 43,391 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

power steering drivebelt slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,936 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 25,742 miles

slight bulging in nearside rear tyre tread

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 DWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DWM, 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 DWM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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