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AD52 KSE

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,284 mi
Last recorded178,284 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 KSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 178,284 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 165,039 miles

Nearside Upper N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT .

Rear silencer box corroded

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON.

Fail 16 May 2017 165,039 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated BRAKE WARNING LIGHT FLASHING (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working also cracked (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on outside edge

Nearside Upper N/S/F STRUT TOP MOUNTING HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT .

Rear silencer box corroded

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT ON.

Pass 6 May 2016 145,916 miles

Engine has oil leak.

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track road end ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track road end ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Silencer very rusty

Fail 6 May 2016 145,916 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine has oil leak.

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track road end ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track road end ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Silencer very rusty

Pass 7 May 2015 129,016 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 5 May 2015 129,016 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)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 25 Feb 2014 112,381 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavily deteriated

Fail 25 Feb 2014 112,381 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust box heavily deteriated

Pass 7 Nov 2012 98,308 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2012 96,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 88,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 79,294 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009
Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 32,958 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 17,119 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 KSE is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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