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Y17 REK

2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,067 mi
Last recorded136,067 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI125,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY17 REK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf TDI
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 136,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 136,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 134,863 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 134,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit PLATE LIMIT IS 0.90 BUT READING IS 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 132,502 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 132,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT IS 0.90 AND READING IS 1.18 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure BACK BOX REAR BRACKET IS BROKEN DUE TO RUST (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 130,063 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,972 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 127,536 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 123,966 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,728 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,013 miles

under tray loose - suggest attension

Fail 20 Oct 2015 99,013 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under tray loose - suggest attension

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,819 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 80,351 miles

engine undertray loose

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2012 72,661 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 72,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre worn mear limit

offside front tyre sidewall and tread damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,801 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 55,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,896 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 40,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

nearside front wing dented

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,915 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

sattelite navigation system mounting removed for the purpose of the test

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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Y17 REK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y17 REK, 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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Y17 REK is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf TDI, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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