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AD52 KGX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,127 mi
Last recorded127,127 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 127,127 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 123,241 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 123,241 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 118,449 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 118,449 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 111,967 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 99,994 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,994 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r brake flexy hose soaked in diesel fuel.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,449 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 76,028 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 76,028 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 60,383 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

small chip in a zone

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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AD52 KGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD52 KGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD52 KGX?

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What year was AD52 KGX registered?

AD52 KGX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is AD52 KGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 KGX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AD52 KGX have outstanding finance?

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