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AD03 SVS

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,647 mi
Last recorded116,647 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,647 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 107,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 104,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin shows signs of over heating (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

engine auxilary belt deteriorated

oil level low on arrival

Fail 6 Feb 2017 104,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin shows signs of over heating (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

engine auxilary belt deteriorated

oil level low on arrival

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,529 miles

auxilary drive belt deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2016 99,529 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

auxilary drive belt deteriorated

Fail 23 Feb 2015 94,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine auxilary belt deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2015 94,973 miles

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

engine auxilary belt deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2014 90,105 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,981 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 84,981 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 78,752 miles

offside rear spring broken but still located

Pass 13 Aug 2011 75,689 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2011 75,689 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,506 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,861 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 42,824 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,189 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2006 25,679 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight cracks inwalls

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,679 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm and slight cracks inwalls

slight damage to windscreen

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 SVS 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 70%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

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

Is AD03 SVS safe to buy?

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