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AD03 TNX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,236 mi
Last recorded131,236 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 131,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 123,821 miles

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

Minor damage both sills.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Warning light on dash.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 106,829 miles

slight damage to nearside front subframe

slight lip on front brake discs

warning light on dash

Fail 16 Mar 2012 106,829 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight damage to nearside front subframe

slight lip on front brake discs

warning light on dash

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,095 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)

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

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

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

Nearside rear brake is binding slightly

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

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,263 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 70,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 63,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 43,214 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 TNX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TNX, 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 TNX registered?

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

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