2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YF03 ADS
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/08/2003. Recorded mileage 202,178 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/02/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,178 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
YF03 ADS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2021
- 202,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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YF03 ADS Mileage History
- 12/08/200649,109 mi
- 26/07/200765,340 mi+16,231 mi
- 08/08/200880,192 mi+14,852 mi
- 13/08/200992,121 mi+11,929 mi
- 23/08/2010109,114 mi+16,993 mi
- 23/08/2010109,114 mi
- 18/08/2011128,804 mi+19,690 mi
- 19/08/2011128,804 mi
- 15/08/2012143,481 mi+14,677 mi
- 11/10/2013154,440 mi+10,959 mi
- 09/10/2014158,596 mi+4,156 mi
- 05/01/2016164,831 mi+6,235 mi
- 05/01/2016164,831 mi
- 09/01/2017173,643 mi+8,812 mi
- 23/02/2018182,568 mi+8,925 mi
- 20/02/2019189,417 mi+6,849 mi
- 22/02/2020198,216 mi+8,799 mi
- 20/02/2021202,178 mi+3,962 mi
Average of roughly 10,537 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
YF03 ADS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YF03 ADS) between August 2006 and February 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)”.
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