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921 TAR

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,210 mi
Last recorded117,210 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration921 TAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,210 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 115,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 114,410 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 114,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 113,499 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,784 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 109,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 106,580 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 99,372 miles

BRAKE-PIPES NOT CHECKED PROPERLY DUE TO PLASTIC COATING

Nearside Front Inner REAR-MOST BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OUTER SILLS NOT CHECKED DUE TO ACCESSORY SIDE COVERS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOOT HAS GREASE-NO SIGN OF TEAR (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front STRUT LEAKING FLUID

Offside Front VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN

Fail 29 Nov 2016 99,372 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working FRONT SIDELIGHTS BOTH IN-OP (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REARMOST BUSH SEPERATED FROM ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BRAKE-PIPES NOT CHECKED PROPERLY DUE TO PLASTIC COATING

Nearside Front Inner REAR-MOST BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

OUTER SILLS NOT CHECKED DUE TO ACCESSORY SIDE COVERS

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOOT HAS GREASE-NO SIGN OF TEAR (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front STRUT LEAKING FLUID

Offside Front VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,423 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,815 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 71,991 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 71,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,939 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 57,866 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,088 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,567 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 36,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 36,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,489 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,206 miles

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

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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921 TAR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 921 TAR, 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 921 TAR registered?

921 TAR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is 921 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 921 TAR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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