2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GM53 AEU
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 101,888 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GM53 AEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 101,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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GM53 AEU Mileage History
- 21/11/202283,251 mi
- 30/11/202389,706 mi+6,455 mi
- 01/12/202389,709 mi+3 mi
- 18/11/202494,506 mi+4,797 mi
- 24/11/2025101,888 mi+7,382 mi
Average of roughly 6,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GM53 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GM53 AEU) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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