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AD03 THN

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,890 mi
Last recorded78,890 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 78,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper smeary

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,965 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear springs rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2021 74,152 miles

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

Nearside Front & o/s/r tyres perishing

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut & perishing

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

rear discs corroded

rear springs rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2021 74,150 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

Nearside Front & o/s/r tyres perishing

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut & perishing

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

rear discs corroded

rear springs rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2020 69,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 64,999 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread & cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre perishing 2mm & rim dented

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 61,168 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 56,929 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 52,876 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 52,876 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,558 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2012 46,773 miles

195/65/15 REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 21 Mar 2011 44,930 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 42,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,935 miles

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)

water getting into offside rear lamp

Pass 6 Mar 2008 37,015 miles

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

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

offside front tyre at 3mm

Fail 6 Mar 2008 37,015 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

offside front tyre at 3mm

Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,318 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 30,201 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,201 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 THN is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

AD03 THN is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AD03 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 THN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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