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AD03 TFZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

100,093 mi
Last recorded100,093 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,093 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Several components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2025 98,935 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 98,935 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 97,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 95,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 93,786 miles

All Wipers Smearing/Worn

Discs Rear Corroded/Scored

Drive Shaft Boot - N/S/F Inner deteriorated- has a very small amount of grease visible

Exhaust down pipe has a temp repair visible with use of a jubilee clip

Nearside rear coil spring lower part corroding - not broken -

Underside of vehicle corroded in various places however not excessively

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

nearside side repeater has water ingress however still operating as it should

Pass 16 Jun 2021 92,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 90,116 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 90,116 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,124 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 86,123 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 83,202 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 83,202 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 79,412 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 77,952 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,840 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,650 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,109 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 60,396 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,361 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,418 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 TFZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

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

Is AD03 TFZ safe to buy?

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