2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AE53 SZX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 114,247 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE53 SZX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2023
- 114,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE53 SZX 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 SZX) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2023 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AE53 SZX Mileage History
- 21/10/2022105,260 mi
- 24/10/2022105,281 mi+21 mi
- 20/10/2023114,246 mi+8,965 mi
- 21/10/2023114,247 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,995 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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