2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · A981 PAT
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 113,226 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
A981 PAT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 113,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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A981 PAT Mileage History
- 04/03/2023101,372 mi
- 07/03/2023101,394 mi+22 mi
- 17/02/2024105,166 mi+3,772 mi
- 15/04/2025109,228 mi+4,062 mi
- 21/04/2026113,226 mi+3,998 mi
Average of roughly 3,785 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
A981 PAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (A981 PAT) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Steering (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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