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AD52 KYY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,694 mi
Last recorded88,694 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,694 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 74,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 64,101 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,081 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2015 64,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,081 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,081 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,080 miles

Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Starting to Deteriote

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,101 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 47,101 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 40,152 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,563 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 KYY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 KYY registered?

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

Is AD52 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 KYY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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