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AD03 SFF

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,870 mi
Last recorded184,870 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 184,870 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Nearside Rear hand brake poor

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes

Pass 4 Jul 2024 178,366 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear hand brake low effort

Fail 6 Jun 2024 178,358 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

hand brake just meets limits

water pump leaking

Pass 7 Jun 2023 168,905 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 1 Jun 2023 168,831 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 20 May 2022 160,130 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 13 May 2021 153,982 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 21 May 2020 152,042 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2020 152,042 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 148,333 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 144,341 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2017 139,481 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 131,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 116,960 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 116,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2014 104,569 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 89,061 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 81,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 71,790 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

nsr tyre perrishing

water leak rad area??

Pass 10 May 2010 58,082 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 56,030 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 56,030 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 50,378 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,264 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 SFF is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

AD03 SFF is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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