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AD52 PMO

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 126,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 114,123 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corrded

under body seal added under vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2016 114,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust system corrded

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2015 107,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 107,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 100,066 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

EXHAUST FFRONT PIPE CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

GEARBOX NOISY

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED

REAR SHOCKERS AND MOUNTS CORRODED

SLIGHT WEAR AT N/S/F,REAR WISHBONE BUSH

THREADS ON SUMP CORRODED

Pass 22 Feb 2013 93,538 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,108 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

POSSIBLE WIPER STOCK

REAR DISCS WORN

REAR WASHER INOP

Pass 27 Jan 2011 79,684 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 79,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front tyres wearing on edges.

req wheel alignment check.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 70,191 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 70,191 miles

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

BACKBOX CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES 2-3MM

EXHAUST RATTLE AT BRACKET

FRONT DISCS WORN

SLIGHT SWEAT FROM O/S/R SHOCKER

Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,569 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 61,569 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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 Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

ADVISE REAR DISCS WORN ADVISE FRONT DISCS WORN ADVISE REAR WIPER M OTOR SIEZED

Pass 27 Feb 2008 55,063 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 55,057 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,669 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,173 miles

Offside Front 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 PMO is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PMO, 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 PMO registered?

AD52 PMO is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is AD52 PMO safe to buy?

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