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AD03 SXU

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,758 mi
Last recorded86,758 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 73,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cluch slipping

coolant on min level

exshaust blowing at joints

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear wiper blade missing

starter motor staying engaged on start up

Fail 5 Sep 2011 73,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cluch slipping

coolant on min level

exshaust blowing at joints

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear wiper blade missing

starter motor staying engaged on start up

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,116 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 61,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,997 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,997 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 43,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 37,109 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 36,189 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 36,189 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 29,204 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 SXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXU, 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 SXU registered?

AD03 SXU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AD03 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SXU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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