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2003 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

78,310 mi
Last recorded78,310 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 KED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 78,310 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r brakes showing signs of getting hot

Pass 11 Sep 2024 76,349 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Signs of getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,500 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 68,953 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 63,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2020 58,268 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,963 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,255 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,805 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 30,882 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 29,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,223 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,541 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 27,763 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 27,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,474 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,919 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,743 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 19,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre deep cut to tread

offside rear tyre tread starting to split

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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8 KED is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 8 KED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 KED registered?

8 KED is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is 8 KED safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 KED shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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