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AD03 SVY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,223 mi
Last recorded141,223 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 141,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2019 141,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,099 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 127,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,904 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 118,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 110,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 193,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 95,605 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 89,366 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 89,366 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 82,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 73,589 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,899 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,268 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,558 miles

Front wipers smearing also O.S.F wiper split.

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,147 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 SVY 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 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

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

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