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AD52 KHX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,393 mi
Last recorded149,393 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,393 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 149,390 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 146,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 142,848 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,037 miles

lift in top mounts

slight blow from front exhaust flexi joint

Pass 26 Nov 2012 123,240 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 116,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r & o/s/r

Fail 15 Dec 2011 116,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r & o/s/r

Fail 15 Dec 2010 108,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 108,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 99,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 90,194 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 90,162 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2007 82,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 71,602 miles

centre exhaust bracket fractured

n/s headlamp holed

Pass 13 Jan 2006 57,285 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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AD52 KHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KHX, 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 AD52 KHX registered?

AD52 KHX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AD52 KHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 KHX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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