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AD52 PCX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,812 mi
Last recorded179,812 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 179,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper windscreen damage

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Lower windscreen damage

spare wheel underinflated

Fail 19 Sep 2018 179,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cord exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper windscreen damage

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Lower windscreen damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

spare wheel underinflated

Pass 19 Oct 2017 171,222 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 19 Oct 2017 171,222 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 18 Oct 2016 160,524 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 152,210 miles

offside calliper lever not retracting fully

slight imbalance to front and rear brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2014 141,832 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 141,832 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 133,963 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 125,497 miles

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

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

offside handbrake lever not retracting 100%

Pass 27 Oct 2011 113,914 miles

damage to n/s outer sill ( not affecting structural strength)

front brake discs corroded & worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 113,914 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s outer sill ( not affecting structural strength)

front brake discs corroded & worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 81,842 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 26 May 2009 55,875 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,911 miles

n/s/r tyre has small cut in outer sidewall - not reaching cords

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,434 miles

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

rear no plate getting poor

Pass 5 Mar 2007 45,756 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 36,360 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 PCX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is AD52 PCX safe to buy?

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