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AD03 TYB

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,979 mi
Last recorded133,979 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 133,979 miles

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 133,979 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,753 miles

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 122,562 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 122,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,377 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 108,884 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,360 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 92,916 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs front and rear are corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,681 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,439 miles

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 78,439 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 58,919 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 58,844 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,044 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 44,044 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2006 33,766 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 33,766 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 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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