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A10 DFR

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

147,331 mi
Last recorded147,331 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 147,331 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 146,116 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 144,832 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 143,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 143,043 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 141,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 139,869 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 138,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip to lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 135,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective chip to headlight lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,175 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 131,175 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 127,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 121,880 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 116,701 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 116,701 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,344 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 104,919 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 99,322 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 93,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 88,783 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 88,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 84,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,545 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 72,496 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 61,087 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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A10 DFR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 A10 DFR, 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 A10 DFR registered?

A10 DFR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is A10 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 DFR shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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