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2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 1710 LZ

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17 Oct 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1390cc

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 Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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1710 LZ Mileage History

  1. 19/06/200612,580 mi
  2. 27/06/200727,025 mi+14,445 mi
  3. 27/06/200727,025 mi
  4. 21/06/200840,751 mi+13,726 mi
  5. 29/06/200951,477 mi+10,726 mi
  6. 29/06/200951,477 mi
  7. 29/06/201062,808 mi+11,331 mi
  8. 16/06/201171,997 mi+9,189 mi
  9. 16/06/201171,997 mi
  10. 06/06/201276,234 mi+4,237 mi
  11. 06/06/201276,234 mi
  12. 17/06/201384,436 mi+8,202 mi
  13. 17/06/201384,440 mi+4 mi
  14. 02/06/201492,230 mi+7,790 mi
  15. 11/06/2015101,404 mi+9,174 mi
  16. 11/06/2015101,404 mi
  17. 20/06/2016109,071 mi+7,667 mi
  18. 14/06/2017112,981 mi+3,910 mi
  19. 14/06/2017112,981 mi
  20. 13/06/2018116,018 mi+3,037 mi
  21. 11/06/2019116,944 mi+926 mi
  22. 16/10/2020122,257 mi+5,313 mi
  23. 19/10/2020122,257 mi
  24. 24/09/2021131,064 mi+8,807 mi
  25. 24/09/2021131,063 mi-1 mi
  26. 03/10/2022137,475 mi+6,412 mi
  27. 03/10/2022137,457 mi-18 mi
  28. 29/09/2023140,387 mi+2,930 mi
  29. 14/10/2024145,029 mi+4,642 mi
  30. 14/10/2024145,029 mi
  31. 06/10/2025147,748 mi+2,719 mi
  32. 09/10/2025147,753 mi+5 mi
  33. 05/10/2026152,706 mi+4,953 mi
  34. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 13:03
MOT Analysis

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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