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AD52 PWE

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,957 mi
Last recorded160,957 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 160,957 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 153,384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 153,236 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 147,334 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 142,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 142,549 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split & insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 139,492 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 137,519 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge's

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 133,411 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 128,402 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 27 Jan 2015 120,568 miles

very slight play at n/s front suspect in rack

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,396 miles

slight play at n/s front wheel (suspect in rack let develop)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 107,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 98,333 miles

both rear tyres getting close to makers wear bars

Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,457 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,763 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,541 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,541 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 59,333 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 48,744 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 37,554 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 PWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PWE, 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 PWE registered?

AD52 PWE is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is AD52 PWE safe to buy?

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