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4 SBO

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,336 mi
Last recorded127,336 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 SBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 127,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 125,688 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 124,719 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 122,928 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 118,713 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 118,713 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 101,420 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 89,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,310 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,766 miles

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

eml light is on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2014 58,765 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

eml light is on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,757 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs in poor condition.

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Small stonechips in windscreen.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,724 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 53,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 53,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,708 miles

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2010 42,026 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,609 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front discs corroded on inner edges

rear seat belts not checked(child seats in rear)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,212 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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4 SBO is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 4 SBO, 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 4 SBO registered?

4 SBO is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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