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R30 FKU

2003 Volkswagen Golf R32

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

144,029 mi
Last recorded144,029 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32102,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 FKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R32
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 144,029 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 144,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,974 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 143,960 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 143,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 143,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through out under side of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter has minor leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to N/S O/S sills

Pass 10 Feb 2018 139,580 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 132,962 miles

N/S Front under sill corroded(not within prescribed area)

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 132,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S Front under sill corroded(not within prescribed area)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 124,644 miles

Drivers seat back tilt leaver part missing but works

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 120,245 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 113,905 miles

metal brake pipes have a plastic coating and swollen in places unable to confirm condition

Pass 9 Jan 2013 100,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 90,322 miles

rear exhaust box has a slight blow

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,526 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,365 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 57,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,182 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 33,216 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,717 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R32?

Based on 957 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
2,999
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Headlamp aim too low 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 2
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2
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R30 FKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 102,664 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf R32 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R30 FKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf R32 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R32 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R30 FKU registered?

R30 FKU is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32, first registered on 7 April 2003.

Is R30 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 FKU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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