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AD03 TFY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,792 mi
Last recorded105,792 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 105,792 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside less efficient (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,704 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside less efficient (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 91,807 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,930 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 84,930 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe split and front mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,860 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre silencer corroded and split not leaking

Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,860 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding not holding bush properly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

exhaust centre silencer corroded and split not leaking

Pass 19 Oct 2017 76,701 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 76,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,717 miles

Centre exhaust corrodid

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 68,373 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Oct 2015 68,373 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre cracking on tread

offside front tyre cracking on tread

Pass 4 Oct 2013 58,884 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,344 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Oct 2011 49,151 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,252 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

RUST FILM ON FRONT DISC

Fail 9 Oct 2009 37,773 miles

Front 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)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,773 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,334 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,479 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TFY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 TFY registered?

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

Is AD03 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 TFY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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