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AD03 TKK

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,706 mi
Last recorded81,706 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 TKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 81,706 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 77,520 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear middle exhaust bracket corroded

Rear wiper spilt

Fail 26 Aug 2023 77,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective head light lens damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear middle exhaust bracket corroded

Rear wiper spilt

Pass 27 Aug 2022 73,582 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 69,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 69,077 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 66,318 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 66,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 63,537 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 62,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear has a cut in the tread

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,289 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 62,289 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage pump to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,271 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 57,904 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 57,874 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,741 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,682 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,877 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 49,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,619 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,673 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 42,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,664 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 TKK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TKK, 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 TKK registered?

AD03 TKK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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