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AD52 KPP

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 96,348 miles

engine covers fitted

lower covers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 96,348 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine covers fitted

lower covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 91,804 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 91,804 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 88,042 miles

Child seats fitted on rear passenger seats, not allowing full checks on seat belts

Fail 1 Apr 2016 88,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seats fitted on rear passenger seats, not allowing full checks on seat belts

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 80,603 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 80,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 75,851 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres 3mm

oil level below min,(1.5 added)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 75,851 miles

both front tyres 3mm

oil level below min,(1.5 added)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 72,844 miles

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

minor play to nearside inner rack arm

Fail 21 Apr 2012 72,844 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both front suspension arm bushes starting to split

minor play to nearside inner rack arm

Pass 30 Apr 2011 69,030 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,616 miles

both front windscreen wipers slightly smearing

front number plate slightly damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,732 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

oil level on minimum

Fail 17 Apr 2009 58,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

oil level on minimum

Pass 23 Apr 2008 51,398 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 May 2007 49,771 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 49,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 40,156 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 40,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KPP is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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