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AD52 PHK

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,888 mi
Last recorded90,888 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 90,888 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 90,888 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,993 miles

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on inner tread and also cut on outer wall

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre wear on tread

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 89,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine management light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has wear on inner tread and also cut on outer wall

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre wear on tread

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,981 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 83,375 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 74,766 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,054 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 65,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear coil spring fractured at an extreme end but still locates

Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 49,766 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,648 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,289 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 40,286 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 35,592 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Jan 2007 30,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 30,730 miles

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

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 PHK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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