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AD03 TSY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,238 mi
Last recorded103,238 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 103,238 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 103,238 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 90,895 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 81,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,546 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 64,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,351 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,561 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 35,246 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,246 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,123 miles

Front and Rear registration plates slightly deterioated

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,831 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,876 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 TSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

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

Is AD03 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 TSY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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