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AD03 SYZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

168,223 mi
Last recorded168,223 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 SYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 168,223 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 168,223 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 160,760 miles

front reg plate start to delaminate = both rear suspension bump stops perished = gearbox oil leak = both o/s/f and n/s/r tyres aprx 3/4mm

Fail 11 Mar 2015 160,759 miles

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

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

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

front reg plate start to delaminate = both rear suspension bump stops perished = gearbox oil leak = both o/s/f and n/s/r tyres aprx 3/4mm

Pass 15 Mar 2014 151,897 miles

all bumpstops split

chips to windscreen

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 146,489 miles

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

handbrake button has sharp edges

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 137,560 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 137,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 124,969 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 124,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 104,437 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 104,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,393 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 72,757 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 66,942 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 66,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 49,250 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 49,250 miles

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

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

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 SYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

AD03 SYZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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