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AD03 SZW

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

204,790 mi
Last recorded204,790 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 204,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 204,790 miles

Emissions unable to be completed too much smoke when Revved up (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 196,564 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 189,116 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 189,116 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 184,127 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front outersill damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2022 184,125 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill damaged

Offside Front outersill damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2021 181,996 miles

Engine noisy

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Lambda sensor wiring not routed correctly and insecure and rubbing on exhaust (Tucked up temporarily)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on outer edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating/Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 181,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Lambda sensor wiring not routed correctly and insecure and rubbing on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine noisy

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Lambda sensor wiring not routed correctly and insecure and rubbing on exhaust (Tucked up temporarily)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated And slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on outer edge and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating/Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 175,239 miles

power steering noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to osf jacking point

engine noisy

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 18 Feb 2020 175,218 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front flat blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to osf jacking point

engine noisy

oil leak but not excessive

power steering noisy

Pass 15 Feb 2019 154,940 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 154,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 134,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 134,737 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 128,624 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 128,624 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 122,928 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 117,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 108,999 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 103,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 103,494 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 92,693 miles

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

n/s h/light lense cracked not affectin pattern n/plates slightly deterated air bag light on small chip centre screen slight play rack ends

Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,693 miles

n/s h/light lense cracked not affectin pattern n/plates slightly deterated air bag light on small chip centre screen slight play rack ends

Pass 24 Jul 2010 83,187 miles

air bag light on small chip lower centre screenn/s h/light lense cracked exhaust centre support bracket broken weld

Pass 20 Jul 2009 73,217 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 62,388 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 52,086 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 42,549 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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)

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 SZW is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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

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