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268X502

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,051 mi
Last recorded104,051 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration268X502
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2022 104,051 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit has damaged lens

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside headlamps have damaged mounts causing slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2021 99,284 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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268X502 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 268X502, 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 268X502 registered?

268X502 is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is 268X502 safe to buy?

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