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AD03 SYP

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,823 mi
Last recorded114,823 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 114,823 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 114,750 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres below 1.6mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

management light on

pad warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,795 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 106,344 miles

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2021 106,316 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front tyres 2mm inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2019 101,498 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 96,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 90,371 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 86,370 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,777 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,415 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 60,466 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,454 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,407 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 43,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,940 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 35,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,676 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 SYP is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

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

Is AD03 SYP safe to buy?

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