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AD03 SVX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,532 mi
Last recorded139,532 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 139,532 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 139,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 137,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 133,086 miles

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

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

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 119,609 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,736 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,991 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 101,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,626 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2013 94,626 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 86,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s rear door wont open from outside

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,284 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,820 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2010 73,820 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2009 65,830 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 64,541 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 47,915 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 36,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 36,074 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 SVX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

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