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AD03 SZP

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,754 mi
Last recorded152,754 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 152,754 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 152,754 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 149,167 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 143,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 143,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 128,813 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 128,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 117,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,562 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 104,562 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 93,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2011 93,127 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 80,081 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box outer casing corroded

both number plate lights slighty discoloured

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,500 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 71,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,799 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 42,936 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 30,277 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,277 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 SZP is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD03 SZP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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