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AD03 SYG

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,308 mi
Last recorded87,308 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,308 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

management lamp on

slight traval on brake pedal

Fail 17 Nov 2016 87,257 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper plus damaged (6.1.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both/inner/outer edges worn badly (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall/thread cracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

epc tale tale lamp on

management lamp on

steering wheel cover loose.recomend to remove it.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,606 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall crack

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre deflated and side wall cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2014 71,928 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2014 71,891 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management warning light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,408 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 58,670 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,848 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 49,182 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,502 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,140 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,746 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 23,404 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 SYG is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

AD03 SYG is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is AD03 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SYG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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