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AD52 PLX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

217,327 mi
Last recorded217,327 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 217,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres getting low (3mm

Fail 14 Nov 2020 217,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres getting low (3mm

Pass 30 May 2019 206,314 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside headlamp mount broken but not insecure

Fail 30 May 2019 206,314 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

offside headlamp mount broken but not insecure

Pass 25 May 2018 195,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rusty rear brake discs + pads low

Pass 25 May 2017 181,800 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OSF Wing corroded

Pass 23 May 2016 170,287 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 156,251 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 156,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 124,242 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 142,212 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 128,573 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2012 110,606 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 110,606 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 87,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 87,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 87,812 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 87,812 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 85,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 81,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,964 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 PLX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver 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 PLX, 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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What year was AD52 PLX registered?

AD52 PLX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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