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4739 FH

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,854 mi
Last recorded120,854 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4739 FH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 120,854 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 120,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,069 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,346 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 113,939 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 111,416 miles

Rear tyres uneven wear to inner edges

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,239 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2017 108,237 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,490 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight body damage to Nearside rear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 92,317 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 92,317 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,894 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 70,392 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 66,802 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 66,802 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,653 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 49,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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4739 FH is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 4739 FH, 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 4739 FH registered?

4739 FH is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is 4739 FH safe to buy?

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