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AD52 PXB

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,082 mi
Last recorded81,082 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 PXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,082 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 79,621 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,450 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread and worn bald on outer edge

offside front tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre getting low

oil leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2013 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2013 69,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,228 miles

n/s/r door damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 57,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs slightly lipped

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,447 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,416 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 PXB is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 PXB registered?

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

Is AD52 PXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 PXB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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