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AD03 TGJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,627 mi
Last recorded190,627 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2022 190,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 190,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 182,881 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 182,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 182,848 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Tyres Near Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 175,379 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 175,379 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 166,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 158,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 151,113 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 143,576 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 134,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,207 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 114,127 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 106,809 miles

rear number plate slight damage

Fail 3 Jul 2009 98,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,376 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)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 70,502 miles

rear number plate cracked

Fail 8 Jul 2006 53,287 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear number plate damaged.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 53,287 miles

Rear number plate damaged.

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 TGJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

AD03 TGJ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is AD03 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 TGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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