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AD03 TVK

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,361 mi
Last recorded80,361 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 May 2019 80,352 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,825 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2017 71,825 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Flexible Sleeve (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 55,664 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 54,102 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 52,127 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,061 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,046 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 48,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 44,912 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,081 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 40,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Aug 2006 30,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 30,863 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 TVK 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 72.2%.

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 TVK, 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 TVK registered?

AD03 TVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AD03 TVK safe to buy?

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