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AD03 SVR

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,969 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 90,966 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,078 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 86,076 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding n/s and o/s/r (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 79,399 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 79,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,149 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 69,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,087 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,050 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,000 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,614 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,366 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,664 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 44,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 36,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,678 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 22,322 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 SVR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

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

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