2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 1710 LZ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 152,707 miles. MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
1710 LZ Key Findings
- 34 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 152,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (36 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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1710 LZ Mileage History
- 19/06/200612,580 mi
- 27/06/200727,025 mi+14,445 mi
- 27/06/200727,025 mi
- 21/06/200840,751 mi+13,726 mi
- 29/06/200951,477 mi+10,726 mi
- 29/06/200951,477 mi
- 29/06/201062,808 mi+11,331 mi
- 16/06/201171,997 mi+9,189 mi
- 16/06/201171,997 mi
- 06/06/201276,234 mi+4,237 mi
- 06/06/201276,234 mi
- 17/06/201384,436 mi+8,202 mi
- 17/06/201384,440 mi+4 mi
- 02/06/201492,230 mi+7,790 mi
- 11/06/2015101,404 mi+9,174 mi
- 11/06/2015101,404 mi
- 20/06/2016109,071 mi+7,667 mi
- 14/06/2017112,981 mi+3,910 mi
- 14/06/2017112,981 mi
- 13/06/2018116,018 mi+3,037 mi
- 11/06/2019116,944 mi+926 mi
- 16/10/2020122,257 mi+5,313 mi
- 19/10/2020122,257 mi
- 24/09/2021131,064 mi+8,807 mi
- 24/09/2021131,063 mi-1 mi
- 03/10/2022137,475 mi+6,412 mi
- 03/10/2022137,457 mi-18 mi
- 29/09/2023140,387 mi+2,930 mi
- 14/10/2024145,029 mi+4,642 mi
- 14/10/2024145,029 mi
- 06/10/2025147,748 mi+2,719 mi
- 09/10/2025147,753 mi+5 mi
- 05/10/2026152,706 mi+4,953 mi
- 07/10/2026152,707 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,902 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
1710 LZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (1710 LZ) between June 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (36 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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