2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE03 YKS
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 May 2003. Recorded mileage 148,761 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,761 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE03 YKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2024
- 148,761 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE03 YKS 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 (AE03 YKS) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2024 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AE03 YKS Mileage History
- 26/10/2022128,614 mi
- 13/11/2023136,935 mi+8,321 mi
- 13/11/2023136,935 mi
- 18/11/2024148,761 mi+11,826 mi
- 19/11/2024148,761 mi
Average of roughly 9,746 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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