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20 SPB

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,244 mi
Last recorded99,244 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 SPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 99,244 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to mount points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 97,891 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 97,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,636 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 95,113 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 93,413 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,752 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 88,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,835 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 80,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,639 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 74,639 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,919 miles

rear bump stops broken

Pass 7 May 2013 59,997 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 56,772 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 52,630 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 52,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 May 2010 48,986 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 44,692 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,766 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 36,417 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 36,417 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 22 May 2006 25,376 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 24,620 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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20 SPB is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 20 SPB, 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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20 SPB is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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