2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SN03 SDV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/06/2003. Recorded mileage 143,137 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/07/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
SN03 SDV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/11/2016
- 143,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SN03 SDV Mileage History
- 29/09/200642,240 mi
- 29/09/200642,240 mi
- 04/01/200856,951 mi+14,711 mi
- 05/01/200954,999 mi-1,952 mi
- 23/12/200975,584 mi+20,585 mi
- 16/12/201086,667 mi+11,083 mi
- 21/12/201195,770 mi+9,103 mi
- 21/12/201195,770 mi
- 13/12/2012106,229 mi+10,459 mi
- 06/01/2014116,082 mi+9,853 mi
- 18/12/2014125,853 mi+9,771 mi
- 18/12/2015134,698 mi+8,845 mi
- 18/12/2015134,698 mi
- 08/11/2016143,137 mi+8,439 mi
- 09/11/2016143,137 mi
Average of roughly 9,976 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SN03 SDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SN03 SDV) between September 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Horn not working (1.6.2a)”.
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