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AD52 PFK

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,783 mi
Last recorded128,783 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 128,783 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 124,576 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 123,031 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 118,802 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing/snapped in turbo joint no leaks at time of test

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Fail 16 Jun 2014 111,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bolt missing/snapped in turbo joint no leaks at time of test

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2013 98,929 miles

bolt missing/snapped in turbo/join no leaks at time of test

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Fail 20 Jun 2013 98,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 27 Jun 2012 90,223 miles

n/s/f body damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 90,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f body damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 81,668 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs badly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 81,668 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 70,199 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 70,199 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,874 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 81,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 68,609 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 68,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2007 56,187 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 56,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 47,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,710 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 40,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 PFK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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