MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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)
Both front anti roll bar D bushes worn
Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate
Centre exhaust mount bracket broken
Corrosion to both rear shock absorber bodies
Corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber body and spring seat
Corrosion to rear coil springs
Evidence of grease around n/s/f inner cv boot
N/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated
Small stone chips to front windscreen
Some corrosion to rear steel brake pipes
Some deterioration to n/s/f brake hose
Some lift in both front macpherson strut top mounts
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both front anti roll bar D bushes worn
Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate
Centre exhaust mount bracket broken
Corrosion to both rear shock absorber bodies
Corrosion to o/s/f shock absorber body and spring seat
Corrosion to rear coil springs
Evidence of grease around n/s/f inner cv boot
N/s/f suspension arm bush deteriorated
Small stone chips to front windscreen
Some corrosion to rear steel brake pipes
Some deterioration to n/s/f brake hose
Some lift in both front macpherson strut top mounts
Rear number plate deteriorating
Some corrosion to rear axle beam and components
Some deterioration to front brake hoses
Some wear to front macpherson strut upper mounts
Both track rod end dust covers badly deteriorated
Corrosion to rear coil springs
General corrosion to front shock absorber bodies
O/s/f tyre was badly underinflated (12psi)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Small chips on windscreen
Some deterioration to front brake hoses
Some deterioration to o/s/r tyre carcass
Front brake pads worn 50% approx
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
N/s/f tyre worn close to limits
N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and some carcass deterioration to both rear tyres
O/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake notchy opoeration
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake pads and discs worn beyond service limits
Rear number plate deteriorating
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight drag on rear brakes
Slight freeplay in o/s steering rack
Front brake pads worn 50% approx
N/s/f tyre worn close to limits
N/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and some carcass deterioration to both rear tyres
O/s/f tyre worn to 3mm
Parking brake notchy opoeration
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake pads and discs worn beyond service limits
Rear number plate deteriorating
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight drag on rear brakes
Slight freeplay in o/s steering rack
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all brake discs front and rear are corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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AD03 TYB is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 TYB, 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 TYB is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2003.
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