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9548 FD

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,482 mi
Last recorded133,482 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9548 FD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 133,482 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 133,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding 35 kg + (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 130,942 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipe near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 120,885 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 120,876 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 112,633 miles

faint scratch on the drivers side of the wind screen

no reverse lights

Pass 21 Jun 2022 112,592 miles

rear beam axle slightly corroded next to o/s body mounting bush

rear coil springs slightly corroded

scratch on windscreen, only faint, ok at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2022 112,592 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

rear beam axle slightly corroded next to o/s body mounting bush

rear coil springs slightly corroded

scratch on windscreen, only faint, ok at time of test

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,966 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly in tread

Fail 14 Jun 2021 111,966 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front tyres cracking slightly in tread

slight bind on n/s rear brake

Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,229 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,299 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 88,522 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,313 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 82,472 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,745 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 74,319 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 70,030 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 70,030 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,924 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 64,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,105 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 54,301 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE CLOSE TO BLOCKS

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,466 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 33,374 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in os inner track rod

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,374 miles

slight play in os inner track rod

Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,302 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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9548 FD is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 9548 FD, 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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9548 FD is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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