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AD03 TFE

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,256 mi
Last recorded125,256 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 TFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 125,256 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 115,645 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 115,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,363 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 107,363 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 99,469 miles

Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 99,462 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 92,031 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,360 miles

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

exhaust mountings in poor condition

slight brake bind on rear brakes

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,360 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings in poor condition

slight brake bind on rear brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,266 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,266 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,444 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,721 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 TFE is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

AD03 TFE is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is AD03 TFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 TFE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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