2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE53 NBF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/09/2003. Recorded mileage 120,054 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
AE53 NBF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 120,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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AE53 NBF Mileage History
- 27/01/2022111,310 mi
- 21/02/2023115,116 mi+3,806 mi
- 01/04/2025120,054 mi+4,938 mi
- 01/04/2025120,054 mi
Average of roughly 2,753 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AE53 NBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (AE53 NBF) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
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