2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · AA03 ALS
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 160,958 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AA03 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 160,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AA03 ALS 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 (AA03 ALS) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system going onto caliper (1.1.12 (c) (i))”; “Front Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both (1.1.13 (c))”.
AA03 ALS Mileage History
- 17/10/2023132,562 mi
- 11/10/2024148,379 mi+15,817 mi
- 20/11/2025160,918 mi+12,539 mi
- 09/06/2026160,958 mi+40 mi
- 12/06/2026160,958 mi
Average of roughly 10,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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