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AD03 SMU

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,109 mi
Last recorded115,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,109 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 108,465 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 100,603 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 100,162 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,673 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 92,673 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,086 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,418 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 76,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,083 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 66,081 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 57,369 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 57,369 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 44,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 44,849 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 35,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,199 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 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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