2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · LC53 AAO
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 240,716 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LC53 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 240,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LC53 AAO Mileage History
- 04/12/2023221,531 mi
- 04/12/2023221,531 mi
- 17/09/2024227,081 mi+5,550 mi
- 17/09/2024227,081 mi
- 16/09/2025240,716 mi+13,635 mi
Average of roughly 10,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LC53 AAO 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 (LC53 AAO) between December 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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