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AD03 TGX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,564 mi
Last recorded124,564 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

advise brake pedal long travel

rear shocks rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2023 124,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

advise brake pedal long travel

rear shocks rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2022 121,123 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 121,123 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 118,439 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 118,439 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 117,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 112,773 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 109,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 104,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear Pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyres Starting to crack in Tread but not showing cords

Valve stem slightly damaged All Valve Stems (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 88,838 miles

differcult to get emissioms into spec

Pass 12 Apr 2013 80,863 miles

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

exhaust in poor condion

Pass 3 Apr 2012 74,267 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 74,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,789 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 53,737 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,083 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,714 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2006 29,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 TGX 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 77.3%.

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 TGX, 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 TGX registered?

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

Is AD03 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 TGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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