2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE53 ABN
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 248,366 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,366 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 ABN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/10/2025
- 248,366 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 ABN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (AE53 ABN) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
AE53 ABN Mileage History
- 23/09/2022234,025 mi
- 30/10/2023239,881 mi+5,856 mi
- 28/10/2024245,318 mi+5,437 mi
- 31/10/2025248,366 mi+3,048 mi
Average of roughly 4,620 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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