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AD03 SGZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,964 mi
Last recorded125,964 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 125,964 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 119,757 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 113,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 113,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,979 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,748 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 88,365 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 83,937 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,358 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,312 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 14 Jun 2012 67,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,776 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,841 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 54,219 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,935 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,892 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 34,438 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 SGZ 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 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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

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

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