2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YM53 AJU
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 160,466 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28 Jan 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM53 AJU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/01/2023
- 160,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM53 AJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YM53 AJU) between February 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YM53 AJU Mileage History
- 01/02/2022149,887 mi
- 03/02/2022149,893 mi+6 mi
- 26/01/2023160,466 mi+10,573 mi
Average of roughly 10,754 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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