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1 FKX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,616 mi
Last recorded139,616 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 FKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 139,616 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 139,612 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 124,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 111,128 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 98,017 miles

All brake pipes greased.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center. Rear silencer box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 87,608 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 78,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,443 miles

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

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

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

silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,155 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and peeling

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,560 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 40,226 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,101 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,364 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 30,269 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 26,405 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,548 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,370 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 12,653 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 12,653 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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1 FKX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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