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160D997

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,088 mi
Last recorded97,088 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration160D997
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 97,088 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,430 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,713 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 90,702 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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160D997 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 160D997, 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 160D997 registered?

160D997 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is 160D997 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 160D997 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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