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AD03 TCU

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 87,888 miles

Coolant level low

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lamps adversely affected by operation of another

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 87,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Lamps adversely affected by operation of another

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,821 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 83,821 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 77,305 miles

Clutch slipping

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 77,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Clutch slipping

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 70,717 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 70,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,182 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 54,470 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 54,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 49,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,355 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 39,463 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 39,463 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,316 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 32,411 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,652 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 21,898 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 TCU 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 65%.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

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

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