2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AJ53 EUP
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 116,733 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,733 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ53 EUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 116,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ53 EUP 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 (AJ53 EUP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
AJ53 EUP Mileage History
- 05/08/202398,570 mi
- 21/08/2024102,427 mi+3,857 mi
- 09/09/2024102,463 mi+36 mi
- 02/09/2025109,600 mi+7,137 mi
- 25/08/2026116,733 mi+7,133 mi
Average of roughly 5,944 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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