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AD52 RSY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,816 mi
Last recorded134,816 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2021 134,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle fractured Holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 131,743 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 131,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 124,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,328 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 109,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,601 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 98,114 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,862 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,813 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,494 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 47,849 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 44,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,991 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 RSY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

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

Is AD52 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 RSY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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