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AD03 THK

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,149 mi
Last recorded117,149 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 THK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 117,149 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2017 116,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2016 108,974 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 108,903 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 94,144 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 88,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,140 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,562 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 52,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,624 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 33,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,608 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 THK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 THK, 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 THK registered?

AD03 THK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is AD03 THK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 THK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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