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AD03 TUU

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,250 mi
Last recorded167,250 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 167,250 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 161,188 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 161,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2017 154,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Wing mirror damaged

Fail 13 Jul 2017 154,610 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Traction control (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Wing mirror damaged

eml on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,459 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Fail 19 Jul 2016 148,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

eml on

Pass 24 Jul 2015 139,667 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Jul 2015 139,667 miles

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

engine light on

exhaust bracket broken (centre section)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 134,353 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

engine light on

exhast baffles broken

exhaust heat sheld insercure

Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jul 2013 122,312 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2012 111,165 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 99,195 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 89,590 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 79,314 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 79,314 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 67,309 miles

Anti-roll bar bushes starting to wear slightly

Both driveshafts starting to corrode

Both front inner rear wishbone bushes perishing

Both rear shockers corroding as with both rear coil springs

Centre exhaust mount broken

Flexible section of front downpipe deteriorating

Front exhaust support mount corroding

Nearside front inner wheelarch cover damaged

Nearside rear light lense damaged

Rear axle including both trailing arms corroding

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Slight damage to nearside inner sill area

Slight exhaust blow from cat/centre box join area

Fail 5 Jun 2008 67,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Anti-roll bar bushes starting to wear slightly

Both driveshafts starting to corrode

Both front inner rear wishbone bushes perishing

Both rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing slightly low

Both rear shockers corroding as with both rear coil springs

Centre exhaust mount broken

Flexible section of front downpipe deteriorating

Front exhaust support mount corroding

Nearside front inner wheelarch cover damaged

Nearside rear light lense damaged

Rear axle including both trailing arms corroding

Rear brake discs corroded around edges

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Slight damage to nearside inner sill area

Slight exhaust blow from cat/centre box join area

Pass 22 Jun 2007 57,752 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes starting to perish.

front discs and pads wearing low may need replacing in next 3000-4000 miles.

rear brake discs coroded around edges.

rear brake pads starting to wear slightly low-may need replacing in next 6000 miles.

very slight play in both front top shocker mounts.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 48,564 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TUU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 TUU, 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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AD03 TUU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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