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AD03 SWZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

100,097 mi
Last recorded100,097 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 100,097 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))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2024 80,377 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2023 70,898 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 60,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge from inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 46,046 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,261 miles

raer exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 38,261 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake servo air/vacuum pipe split (1.1.10 (a) (i))

raer exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 38,186 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 38,186 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,038 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

rear+centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,764 miles

centre +rear exhaust box corroded

nearside front bumper lower grill missing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 37,391 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front lower grill missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2014 37,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear wiper split/worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 36,628 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,711 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2010 34,724 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 34,724 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 33,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,502 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 32,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm

Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,261 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,826 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,549 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 SWZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SWZ, 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

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What year was AD03 SWZ registered?

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

Is AD03 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SWZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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