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AD52 KPR

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 123,046 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear shock absorbers and bump stops look deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear shock absorbers and bump stops look deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,789 miles

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

alternator free wheeling pulley seized and auxillary drive belt cracking

movement on both front wishbone rear bushes ,look ok visually possibly poor quality rubber?

Fail 7 Jun 2016 109,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel loose (2.1.6)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

alternator free wheeling pulley seized and auxillary drive belt cracking

movement on both front wishbone rear bushes ,look ok visually possibly poor quality rubber?

Pass 4 Jan 2016 105,317 miles

Centre heat shield insecure

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 96,751 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,751 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 87,689 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,140 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s door mirror broken

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,582 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 64,823 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,504 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 50,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,176 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 42,176 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,025 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 35,025 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 27,076 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 KPR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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