MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,109 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT EXHAUST JOINER CLAMP GETTING RUSTY
FRONT SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY RUSTY IN PLACES
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/S/F WING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
RADIATOR WEEPING COOLANT
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
FRONT EXHAUST JOINER CLAMP RUSTY
FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME ABIT RUSTY IN PLACES
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR INNER BUSH
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
FRONT EXHAUST JOINER CLAMP RUSTY
FRONT SUSPENSION SUBFRAME ABIT RUSTY IN PLACES
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR INNER BUSH
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
DRIVERS WIPER POOR
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
O/S/F SIDE REPEATER LENS BROKEN
REAR SUSPENSION BEAM AXLE GETTING ABIT RUSTY IN PLACES
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AD03 SMU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 SMU, 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 SMU registered?
AD03 SMU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 July 2003.
Is AD03 SMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AD03 SMU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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