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AD03 SUA

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 108,500 miles

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

all four tyres have sidewall damage

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

oil light illuminated

Fail 12 May 2016 108,154 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all four tyres have sidewall damage

brake pad warning light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

oil light illuminated

Pass 16 May 2015 102,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres damaged on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 102,603 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres damaged on outer edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 94,500 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre cracking

Fail 5 Apr 2013 85,948 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre feathered on inside edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,050 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Fail 4 Apr 2012 80,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

O/S FRONT SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,266 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 76,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,341 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside mirror is slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Apr 2009 68,194 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2007 51,550 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 51,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,242 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 38,241 miles

Offside Front 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.

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 SUA 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 61.1%.

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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

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

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