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AD03 SYJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

57,510 mi
Last recorded57,510 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 57,510 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mirror unit is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2012) 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 57,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Mirror unit is damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing is over 10 years old (2012) 195/65R15 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 55,804 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 51,848 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 51,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 2 Nov 2021 51,343 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,672 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2019 48,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2019 48,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 46,311 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracking to it

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear washer in/op

Fail 17 Oct 2018 46,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount broken

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracking to it

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear washer in/op

Pass 18 Oct 2017 45,301 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 45,301 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 44,305 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,845 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 40,764 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 40,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 39,453 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 35,915 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 35,915 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 32,020 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,800 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 28,800 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,528 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,907 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 22,740 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 18,821 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 SYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

AD03 SYJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is AD03 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 SYJ shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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