2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YH53 VXD
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 208,200 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/08/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/02/2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,200 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
YH53 VXD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2018
- 208,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 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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YH53 VXD Mileage History
- 09/09/200650,335 mi
- 09/09/200650,335 mi
- 21/09/200760,815 mi+10,480 mi
- 21/09/200760,815 mi
- 12/09/200872,704 mi+11,889 mi
- 12/09/200872,704 mi
- 24/09/200986,554 mi+13,850 mi
- 09/09/2010102,336 mi+15,782 mi
- 13/09/2010102,336 mi
- 30/09/2011108,052 mi+5,716 mi
- 01/11/2012141,791 mi+33,739 mi
- 02/11/2012141,792 mi+1 mi
- 31/10/2013151,770 mi+9,978 mi
- 08/11/2014165,827 mi+14,057 mi
- 12/11/2015183,730 mi+17,903 mi
- 11/12/2015184,056 mi+326 mi
- 01/12/2016199,804 mi+15,748 mi
- 27/08/2018208,200 mi+8,396 mi
Average of roughly 13,194 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
YH53 VXD 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 (YH53 VXD) between September 2006 and August 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”; “Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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