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A14 YDR

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,084 mi
Last recorded109,084 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 YDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 109,084 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 109,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 106,050 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 103,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,791 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 99,791 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 96,938 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,895 miles

Front slight oil leak eng/trans

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged small nick in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,283 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,304 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 82,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 77,264 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 77,264 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,303 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 69,681 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 69,681 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,527 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 58,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,196 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 39,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,402 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,587 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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A14 YDR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A14 YDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 YDR registered?

A14 YDR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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