2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YP53 WYO
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 185,572 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/07/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,572 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
YP53 WYO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2020
- 185,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (50 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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YP53 WYO Mileage History
- 04/11/200616,667 mi
- 10/11/200615,708 mi-959 mi
- 22/11/200734,412 mi+18,704 mi
- 20/11/200852,022 mi+17,610 mi
- 26/11/200965,618 mi+13,596 mi
- 26/11/200965,618 mi
- 25/11/201079,011 mi+13,393 mi
- 25/11/201079,011 mi
- 11/01/201295,014 mi+16,003 mi
- 11/01/2013101,072 mi+6,058 mi
- 11/01/2013101,072 mi
- 16/01/2014110,998 mi+9,926 mi
- 16/01/2014110,998 mi
- 15/01/2015123,177 mi+12,179 mi
- 15/01/2015123,177 mi
- 21/01/2016140,333 mi+17,156 mi
- 05/02/2016140,857 mi+524 mi
- 05/02/2016140,857 mi
- 26/07/2017162,266 mi+21,409 mi
- 31/07/2017162,268 mi+2 mi
- 01/08/2018170,582 mi+8,314 mi
- 02/08/2018170,583 mi+1 mi
- 01/08/2019176,552 mi+5,969 mi
- 05/08/2019176,552 mi
- 06/08/2019176,552 mi
- 24/08/2020185,572 mi+9,020 mi
- 25/08/2020185,572 mi
Average of roughly 12,233 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YP53 WYO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YP53 WYO) between November 2006 and August 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Lighting (33 issues), Steering (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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