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1710 LZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,753 mi
Last recorded147,753 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1710 LZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 147,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 147,748 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 145,029 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 145,029 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 140,387 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 137,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 137,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 131,063 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 131,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe section corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 122,257 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 122,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 116,944 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,018 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 112,981 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 112,981 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 109,071 miles

windscreen has chip of 10mm at bottom

Pass 11 Jun 2015 101,404 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 101,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside rtear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2014 92,230 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 84,440 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 84,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 76,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 71,997 miles

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

f/discs worn

Fail 16 Jun 2011 71,997 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

f/discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 62,808 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 51,477 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,477 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 40,751 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 27,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,025 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,580 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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1710 LZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 1710 LZ, 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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1710 LZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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