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AD52 KPU

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,337 mi
Last recorded154,337 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 154,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 152,690 miles

Rear slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 24 Sep 2019 150,081 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to lower sill area

Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,078 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 148,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 143,838 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,343 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 129,574 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 129,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 102,457 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 117,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Dec 2013 117,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Dec 2012 110,214 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 102,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 94,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,292 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 74,509 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 74,509 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,182 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,838 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,521 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 KPU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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