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AD52 KHM

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,314 mi
Last recorded86,314 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 86,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 85,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,125 miles

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

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Mar 2017 77,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 8 Mar 2017 77,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 73,792 miles

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 73,792 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,447 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

nsr tyre cracked

windows inop

Fail 8 Dec 2014 71,446 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

eml light on

nsr tyre cracked

windows inop

Pass 7 May 2013 65,632 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2012 62,193 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 62,193 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 58,529 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,769 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 38,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jan 2007 30,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2006 23,539 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 23,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KHM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KHM, 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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AD52 KHM is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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