2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AO53 ABF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 152,796 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AO53 ABF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/08/2026
- 152,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AO53 ABF 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 (AO53 ABF) between February 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing section corroded (jagged edge) (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
AO53 ABF Mileage History
- 16/02/2023148,625 mi
- 21/02/2024151,022 mi+2,397 mi
- 21/02/2024151,024 mi+2 mi
- 28/01/2025152,563 mi+1,539 mi
- 12/08/2026152,796 mi+233 mi
Average of roughly 1,197 miles per year across 5 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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