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AD03 SFZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,439 mi
Last recorded98,439 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 98,439 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 96,849 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shocks corroded on both side

Pass 25 Aug 2023 94,454 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,637 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 91,637 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 90,304 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,516 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken/ system corroded

Chips in w/screen

F/discs lipped

Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,908 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and has nails (x2) in tread

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,951 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

rear number plate faded

Fail 28 Jul 2015 57,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

rear number plate faded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

n/s/f tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner edge

rear number plate fading

Pass 22 Jul 2013 51,864 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 46,049 miles

Front brake discs worn. n/s wiper rubber split. screen damage 2 places o/s.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,259 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 29,644 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 23,303 miles

Engine warning light on

Nearside front tyre 3.5mm////Offside front tyre 2.8mm

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,667 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 20,049 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,702 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 SFZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

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

Is AD03 SFZ safe to buy?

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