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666 CMR

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,590 mi
Last recorded127,590 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration666 CMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 127,590 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides corroded / outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes swollen / corroded under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes are heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 124,034 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 124,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 115,455 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 111,710 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 108,641 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 102,838 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 102,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 99,078 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 99,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 96,765 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,529 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 80,159 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 80,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres are on legal limit ans are perished.o/s/r tyre has a nail in it.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,713 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,877 miles

nearside sill damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,951 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 54,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,381 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,126 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces heavily corroded

wheelarch liners fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2007 36,854 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 36,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,322 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 20,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,850 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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666 CMR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 666 CMR, 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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666 CMR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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