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970 RAF

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

45,733 mi
Last recorded45,733 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration970 RAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,733 miles

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Fail 4 Jun 2026 45,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS BROKEN (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Pass 4 Jun 2025 44,160 miles

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Fail 3 Jun 2025 44,160 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL WITH IN 12 INCHES OF FRONT SUSPENSION...THE REST OF THE SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AT FLEXI PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT MAIN BRAKE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL...SILL IS WEAK (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL....SILL IS WEAK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Pass 11 Jun 2024 42,637 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Fail 10 Jun 2024 42,637 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CENTER PIPE HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

EXHAUST SYSTEM IS CORRODED

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front BODY WORK DAMAGE

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Front FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE AND LIGHT SCRAPING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Pass 16 Jun 2023 41,466 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

BODY WORK DAMAGE

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

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

MOST OF THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Fail 15 Jun 2023 41,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

APPLIED FINGER AND THUMB PRESSURE ON SILLS AND FLOOR AREA

BODY WORK DAMAGE

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

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

MOST OF THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear REAR AXLE IS CORRODED

Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 37,988 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 37,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 36,760 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 36,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe clamps (link-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure middle pipe hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 35,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre sleeve clamp broken but not leaking exhaust gas

exhaust generally corroded

underside or car generally corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 35,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust centre sleeve clamp broken but not leaking exhaust gas

exhaust generally corroded

underside or car generally corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 34,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber weak

Vehicle underside generally corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 32,051 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 32,051 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 28,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,719 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 23,719 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 20,639 miles

fuel tank offside strap corroded

offside rear tyre (175/80/14)

Fail 14 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

fuel tank offside strap corroded

offside rear tyre (175/80/14)

Pass 12 May 2012 18,721 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 16,986 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 15,231 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 12,600 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,515 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 10,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 8,697 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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970 RAF is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 970 RAF, 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 970 RAF registered?

970 RAF is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is 970 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 970 RAF shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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