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AD03 SJY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,958 mi
Last recorded138,958 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 138,958 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot damp

slight oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2020 138,053 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f inner cv boot damp

slight oil leak

Pass 4 May 2019 133,268 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 133,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

EPC light on

Pass 2 Jul 2018 129,326 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 129,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 119,974 miles

both front tyres very low on edges

rear springs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 119,973 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres very low on edges

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2016 115,230 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 109,409 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 105,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated and has a minor leak of gases

Pass 20 Jul 2012 73,398 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2011 62,216 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 62,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 55,659 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,294 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,406 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,076 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 31,612 miles

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

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

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

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 SJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

AD03 SJY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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