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A17 UWR

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,536 mi
Last recorded158,536 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 UWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 158,536 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 156,247 miles
Fail 5 May 2025 156,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 153,072 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated os/ns (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2023 151,611 miles

Front Body not fully secure wing corroded os/ns (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 149,228 miles

Front Body not fully secure offside/nearside (both) (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 May 2021 146,440 miles

both front wings croded

Fail 6 May 2021 146,413 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front wings croded

Pass 11 May 2020 143,942 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 143,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 140,299 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 135,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 132,595 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 130,225 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 125,348 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 125,336 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nsr brake disc badly corroded

Fail 13 May 2014 122,021 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exhaust mounting broken centre

o/s/r tyre sidewall start to perish

Pass 13 May 2014 122,021 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust mounting broken centre

o/s/r tyre sidewall start to perish

Pass 13 May 2013 111,994 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,883 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 103,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 95,187 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 95,187 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,285 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 75,328 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,748 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 57,748 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,925 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 48,925 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,520 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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A17 UWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A17 UWR, 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 A17 UWR registered?

A17 UWR is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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