2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AM53 DGV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 137,346 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/08/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AM53 DGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2023
- 137,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 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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AM53 DGV Mileage History
- 24/11/2021135,460 mi
- 09/11/2022136,328 mi+868 mi
- 11/11/2022136,362 mi+34 mi
- 17/11/2023137,346 mi+984 mi
- 17/11/2023137,346 mi
Average of roughly 953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AM53 DGV 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 (AM53 DGV) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 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: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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