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AD03 SFU

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,987 mi
Last recorded113,987 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,987 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 105,978 miles

2 front tyres on 2 mm bars

Fail 30 Oct 2015 105,978 miles

2 front tyres on 2 mm bars

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,630 miles

damage found on n/s outer sill panel

Pass 19 Nov 2013 88,019 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 88,019 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 78,543 miles

centre exhaust mouting welded at time of test will soon want new

Fail 26 Oct 2011 65,134 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 65,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 54,004 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,066 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,644 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 22,275 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,600 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 SFU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

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

Is AD03 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SFU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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