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AD03 SVV

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,444 mi
Last recorded84,444 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,444 miles

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2017 83,364 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,184 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 3 Feb 2016 81,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,880 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 77,741 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,741 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 75,748 miles

engine mag light on

Fail 9 Dec 2011 71,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 71,429 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 64,963 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 64,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,256 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 58,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,493 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 50,474 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

n/s/r service brake low but has met overall efficiency,may require adjustment

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked,but not down to cords

Pass 16 Jan 2008 41,319 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 34,653 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,551 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 SVV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc 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 SVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD03 SVV?

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What year was AD03 SVV registered?

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

Is AD03 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SVV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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