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AD03 TCK

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,088 mi
Last recorded160,088 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 160,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe has surface rust

Pass 22 Apr 2025 157,317 miles

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

subframes have surface rust

Pass 29 Apr 2024 154,357 miles

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

underbody has surface rust

Pass 22 May 2023 150,435 miles

underbody has surface rust

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 147,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 144,622 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 136,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 129,169 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 122,985 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 115,707 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 115,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 106,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 97,691 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,740 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,992 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,383 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 66,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 56,163 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn close to limit

Fail 12 Jun 2008 56,163 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn close to limit

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,047 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 33,376 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 TCK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 TCK, 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 TCK registered?

AD03 TCK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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