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AD03 SFJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,623 mi
Last recorded104,623 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 104,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to the n/s/r wing and door

small chip front number plate

Pass 24 Aug 2011 95,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,839 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 85,839 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 75,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 67,103 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 67,103 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 50,784 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 39,412 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 39,259 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 SFJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SFJ, 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

How do I check the history of AD03 SFJ?

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What year was AD03 SFJ registered?

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

Is AD03 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SFJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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