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AD03 HTK

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

118,895 mi
Last recorded118,895 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 118,895 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 106,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 102,695 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,727 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 87,012 miles

NSR tyre starting to perish in tread

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 84,446 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 84,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 75,648 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 66,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2010 56,223 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 45,836 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 38,480 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 30,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 23,010 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 HTK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HTK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 HTK registered?

AD03 HTK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AD03 HTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 HTK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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