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AD52 PFV

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,421 mi
Last recorded174,421 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 174,421 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust is corroded / has minor gas leaks

front & rear brake discs are corroded /scored & brake pads are getting low

front & rear shock absorbers are slightly damp

front tyres are wearing on the edges

slight play in the front suspension arms

slight play in the front suspension arms

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

Fail 24 Jan 2020 174,421 miles

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust is corroded / has minor gas leaks

front & rear brake discs are corroded /scored & brake pads are getting low

front & rear shock absorbers are slightly damp

slight play in the front suspension arms

slight play in the front suspension arms

slight play in the steering rack / front track rod ends

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 151,948 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 147,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 147,314 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 140,432 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 140,427 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 132,067 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Fail 19 Feb 2016 131,912 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jan 2015 109,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear silencer is slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2014 102,021 miles

front brake discs are pitted

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,639 miles

Rear silencer is deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2011 70,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 70,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,624 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 59,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,187 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 38,591 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,223 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,838 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 27,907 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 PFV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 PFV, 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 PFV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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The MOT history for AD52 PFV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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