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D23 CMA

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests38 (32 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,280 mi
Last recorded97,280 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 CMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

32 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 97,280 miles
Pass 13 May 2026 78,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,294 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 90,103 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 75,836 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 75,537 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 82,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge hitting 2mm marker bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 82,400 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding calliper siezed xs bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge hitting 2mm marker bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,388 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2022 74,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 70,807 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 74,029 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,837 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 72,986 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 55,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 66,221 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 66,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 65,958 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 47,296 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,425 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,409 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 brake caliper pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,259 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 29 May 2015 63,856 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,590 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 59,844 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 57,719 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 57,719 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 54,083 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 46,498 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,657 miles

both rear tyres low on tread 255/40-zr17

front side lights

Pass 26 Apr 2008 30,679 miles

both front tyres inner treads bald/low

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,249 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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D23 CMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D23 CMA, 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 D23 CMA registered?

D23 CMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is D23 CMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 CMA shows 38 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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