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AD52 PPY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,769 mi
Last recorded97,769 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 97,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 97,769 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,697 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,696 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding offside slight bind (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working NONE AT ALL (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 79,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,617 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,557 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,124 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 64,220 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,336 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,377 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jan 2009 54,377 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jan 2008 47,642 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 39,294 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 31,484 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 PPY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

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

Is AD52 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 PPY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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