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AD03 SUH

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,071 mi
Last recorded129,071 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 129,071 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 129,071 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 127,376 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 127,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 125,076 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 125,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,507 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,340 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 118,428 miles

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 14 Dec 2019 118,428 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Nail in tyre offside rear ()

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2018 115,315 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 115,257 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 111,601 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror cover insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2017 111,601 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside wing mirror cover insecure

Pass 3 Dec 2016 107,249 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 107,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 102,399 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 96,957 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 96,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

epc light on

Pass 30 Nov 2013 93,482 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 93,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front wipers smearing

stone chip to offside headlamp

Pass 16 Dec 2011 84,675 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 77,551 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill damaged.

o/s head light glass stone chipped.

Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,629 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s headlight glass stone chipped.

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge,close to wear blocks.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 37,174 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SUH is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

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

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