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AD03 HTT

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,522 mi
Last recorded138,522 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 138,522 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 130,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,191 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,757 miles

Exhaust clamp broken on both clamps - secure.

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 120,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust clamp broken on both clamps - secure.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 108,078 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 100,022 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 100,022 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,438 miles

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

slight damp/misting around fuel pump area

Pass 27 May 2016 86,939 miles

Rear exhaust box support bracket heavily corroded/cracked

slight diesel leak n/s top of engine area

Pass 26 May 2015 81,122 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 76,053 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2013 71,526 miles

Exhaust centre section mounting welds are broken, but system is adequately supported further along.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 67,902 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 62,977 miles

bottom arm bushes slightly worn

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 24 May 2010 58,452 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,805 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 49,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,208 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,471 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 HTT is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HTT, 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 HTT registered?

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

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