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AD03 TVM

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,159 mi
Last recorded132,159 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 132,159 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both headlights have blue hue

both new front ball joints appear at an angle but secure and not fouling

exhaust emissions only just meet requirements

Fail 7 Sep 2016 132,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both headlights have blue hue

both new front ball joints appear at an angle but secure and not fouling

Pass 8 Sep 2015 129,044 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 120,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 110,485 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 110,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 80,518 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 72,845 miles

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

front brake discs slight wear

rear wiper worn

Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,411 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2008 56,897 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 56,897 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 49,452 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 39,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 39,750 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 TVM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

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

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