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AD03 TUV

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,925 mi
Last recorded126,925 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 126,925 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 126,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 122,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner tread pattern also on 1.7mm central tread pattern.

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern.

Offside Front tyre bald inner tread pattern, also on 1.6mm central tread pattern.

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread pattern also steel object in tread pattern.

engine cover fitted.

handbrake effort on 15%, but lock out.

movement on handbrake lever in car.

under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,928 miles

both front wiper blades wearing.

both rear tyres cracking in tread patterns.

slight travel on foot brake.

stone chip on windscreen.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 106,764 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 106,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 88,020 miles

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 20 Jun 2013 81,015 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust braket broken but system is still secure

Fail 20 Jun 2013 81,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust braket broken but system is still secure

Pass 11 Jun 2012 75,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,076 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 55,241 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 55,241 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,097 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 34,592 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 TUV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

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

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