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AD03 HTN

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,319 mi
Last recorded182,319 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 182,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 182,319 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 173,198 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 173,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 166,973 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2015 166,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust back box outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 158,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 155,181 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 155,181 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 151,345 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 151,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake disc's excessive worn and rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 137,352 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 125,407 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 104,968 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 104,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2008 89,908 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 64,883 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 HTN is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

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

Is AD03 HTN safe to buy?

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