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88 UOX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,674 mi
Last recorded163,674 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration88 UOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 163,674 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 160,514 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 157,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 154,201 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 151,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,212 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,984 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 130,418 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 124,234 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 117,001 miles

x2 front tyres on limit

Pass 5 Oct 2015 111,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,505 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 93,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 93,665 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,768 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2011 70,980 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 70,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 63,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 63,557 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,243 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 55,120 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,187 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,685 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,505 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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88 UOX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 88 UOX, 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 88 UOX registered?

88 UOX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is 88 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 88 UOX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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