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AD03 SYC

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,008 mi
Last recorded97,008 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 97,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pin hole on the glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 94,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pin hole on the glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 92,472 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective chip on the glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 90,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective glass chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside door mirror glass cracked

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated.

Pass 30 May 2022 87,171 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pin hole in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 84,772 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective pin hole in glass (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 83,006 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door Mirror Glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 80,831 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 77,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front tyre has sidewall deterioration and inner edge wear

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 75,215 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,301 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 64,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,265 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 43,216 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,340 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 29,268 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,579 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 SYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC registered?

AD03 SYC is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AD03 SYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SYC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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