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AD52 RUW

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

191,446 mi
Last recorded191,446 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 191,446 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic cover unable to verify condition near rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 191,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bottom ball joint gaiter perishing

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic cover unable to verify condition near rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 189,374 miles

Exhaust emission limits have been removed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush splitting

No renersing lights

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and splitting can't find canvous at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Slight play in steering rack

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 189,373 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And canvous showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emission limits have been removed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush splitting

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

No renersing lights

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit and splitting can't find canvous at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Slight play in steering rack

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2020 187,000 miles

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 22 Jan 2020 187,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 23 Jan 2019 182,723 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2019 182,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Jan 2018 178,140 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2018 178,140 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jan 2017 173,228 miles

centre exhaust centre mounting weld broken

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2015 167,989 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 167,989 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 160,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 160,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 151,403 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 151,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 142,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 142,062 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 133,989 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 133,982 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 126,817 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 118,773 miles

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

front number plate cracked

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre worn near limit

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 May 2008 104,239 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 87,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 72,756 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 RUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RUW, 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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AD52 RUW is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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