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AD52 PPX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,729 mi
Last recorded84,729 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 84,729 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front lower body panel missing.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,283 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 81,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

tested in wet conditions

Fail 3 Dec 2020 81,200 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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))

tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 May 2019 64,091 miles

Both track rod end dust covers slightly deteriorated/perished

Front Brake hoses perished

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,363 miles

exhaust flexi joint outer covering damaged and loose

nearside front tyre starting to crack on edges

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Jan 2017 51,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 48,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 43,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,811 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 39,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 39,438 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 37,063 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,063 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 34,761 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 32,381 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 28,421 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 28,421 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 24,991 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 PPX 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 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PPX, 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 PPX registered?

AD52 PPX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AD52 PPX safe to buy?

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