2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE53 RXB
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 151,324 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 RXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 151,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 RXB 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 (AE53 RXB) between August 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 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 (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AE53 RXB Mileage History
- 22/08/2023128,199 mi
- 06/01/2025142,366 mi+14,167 mi
- 10/01/2025142,366 mi
- 21/11/2025151,322 mi+8,956 mi
- 26/11/2025151,324 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 10,214 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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