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6 BRP

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,575 mi
Last recorded57,575 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 BRP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 57,575 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 56,482 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

surface corrosion underside

Pass 22 Jan 2024 55,450 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,639 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Fail 18 Jan 2023 54,639 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2022 53,371 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside has corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,917 miles

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

underside has corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2020 51,000 miles

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

springs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2020 51,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

n/s/f shock absorber corroded

springs corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,728 miles

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2019 49,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) missing has part of pad missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

nearside front outer cv boot weeping grease

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 22 Nov 2017 48,403 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,184 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 45,869 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,487 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 42,484 miles

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,073 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and severley cracked

Fail 29 Nov 2012 40,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished and severley cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,203 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 36,003 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 36,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,438 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Nov 2007 27,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,541 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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6 BRP is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 6 BRP, 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 6 BRP registered?

6 BRP is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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