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AD03 SRX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,295 mi
Last recorded135,295 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 121,649 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 120,109 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel filter insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,572 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Advise sill damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2018 100,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material tail end of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Advise sill damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2017 94,548 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade

Pass 2 Jul 2016 90,656 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 90,656 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,345 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,343 miles

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

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

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

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

slight sidewall cracks in rear tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2013 75,049 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 67,276 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 60,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 55,376 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,036 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

SMALL SPLIT IN N/S/REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 13 Jun 2008 42,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 36,227 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,305 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 SRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc 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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

AD03 SRX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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