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SG03 ZVK

2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,666 mi
Last recorded172,666 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI125,190 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG03 ZVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 172,666 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 169,659 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 166,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 166,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged CRACKED (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 163,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 31 May 2023 163,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 162,586 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 158,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 153,021 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 153,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 28 Aug 2018 147,181 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 147,149 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 142,913 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 138,482 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 134,011 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 129,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 125,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 119,422 miles

Rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 119,407 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 112,401 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 102,594 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,594 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 84,512 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,457 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 66,457 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,608 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf TDI?

Based on 1,291 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
7,065
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
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SG03 ZVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 125,190 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 TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG03 ZVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Golf TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG03 ZVK registered?

SG03 ZVK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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