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AD52 PNO

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,750 mi
Last recorded115,750 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 115,750 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Aug 2018 115,741 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 107,232 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 107,230 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 97,244 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,485 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 77,738 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 71,824 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 66,295 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,291 miles

Rear doors will not open

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 41,873 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 41,873 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,171 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 29,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 20,167 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 PNO is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PNO, 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 PNO registered?

AD52 PNO is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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