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AD03 SFV

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,387 mi
Last recorded131,387 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 131,387 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 117,569 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 117,569 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 98,060 miles

both front tyres down to 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,074 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 81,066 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,863 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 63,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 43,807 miles

of side rear tyre tread cracking

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 SFV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 SFV, 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 SFV?

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What year was AD03 SFV registered?

AD03 SFV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AD03 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SFV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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