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AD52 RRV

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

192,263 mi
Last recorded192,263 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 RRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 192,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 179,537 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 170,486 miles

1 no plate bulb out

os ns cv oots loose

Pass 11 Apr 2018 164,589 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 159,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 149,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 141,779 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 127,046 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Feb 2012 114,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2011 107,218 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil low

n/s & o/s front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,766 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 79,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 69,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2006 50,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

advise one bolt cover missing of o/s/f and o/s/r wheels

advise three bolt covers missing of n/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise one bolt cover missing of o/s/f and o/s/r wheels

advise three bolt covers missing of n/s/r wheel

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 RRV is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RRV, 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 RRV registered?

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

Is AD52 RRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 RRV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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