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A15 AXG

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,488 mi
Last recorded114,488 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 AXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 114,488 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 114,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 113,214 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,620 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 112,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,160 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 110,159 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 109,976 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 109,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 108,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 108,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 106,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,224 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

engine cover / under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,966 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,827 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 92,740 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,519 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,889 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,854 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,031 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 39,645 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 24,220 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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A15 AXG is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc 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 A15 AXG, 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 A15 AXG registered?

A15 AXG is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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