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AD03 SOA

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

109,455 mi
Last recorded109,455 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 109,455 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside brake. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 106,884 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 105,799 miles

EML on

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

Nearside mirror cover damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 104,217 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp on

inner track rod ends have play

n/s door mirror casing damaged

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Fail 12 Dec 2022 104,217 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine management lamp on

inner track rod ends have play

n/s door mirror casing damaged

rear exhaust rubber splitting

Pass 24 Dec 2021 100,833 miles

front tyres wearing low, inner edges worn

oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2021 100,833 miles

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

front tyres wearing low, inner edges worn

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 98,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,102 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside front outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 95,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 92,091 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,930 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 90,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 87,338 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 87,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 84,866 miles

body damage in several places

slight bind (RUBBING) n/s/r brake

Fail 16 May 2015 84,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body damage in several places

both rear tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

engine oil on MIN!

slight bind (RUBBING) n/s/r brake

Pass 30 May 2014 81,033 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,482 miles

child seat fitted in rear.

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Fail 28 May 2013 75,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted in rear.

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 65,491 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,200 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 53,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 53,075 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,563 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 47,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,881 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 SOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SOA, 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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AD03 SOA is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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