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AD03 SRZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,014 mi
Last recorded159,014 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 159,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 159,014 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 158,972 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 153,486 miles

low pad warning light on dash engine management on

Fail 14 Oct 2016 153,240 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

low pad warning light on dash engine management on

Pass 3 Aug 2015 146,567 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 146,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 139,155 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 114,216 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 2 Jul 2011 112,560 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 112,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 101,056 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet catch on limit

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,719 miles

bonnet catch on limit

Pass 7 Jun 2008 65,912 miles

nearside front seat belt catch cover adrift.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 45,601 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 30,072 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 SRZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

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

Is AD03 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SRZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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