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A11 KSX

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,356 mi
Last recorded139,356 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 KSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 139,356 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,485 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 136,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 129,153 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,388 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,500 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 114,663 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 108,506 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 103,082 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 97,122 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 88,154 miles

all underside components slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f cv boot loose but not insecure cable tied. attention required

Fail 5 Jan 2016 88,154 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault reset (5.4.2)

all underside components slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

n/s/f cv boot loose but not insecure cable tied. attention required

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyres on limit

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hedlight self leveling motor broken

oil level above max

Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hedlight self leveling motor broken

oil level above max

Pass 23 Oct 2012 62,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 55,728 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 22,937 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 16,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,990 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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A11 KSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,200cc 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 A11 KSX, 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 A11 KSX registered?

A11 KSX is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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