2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · AP03 RHY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 100,253 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,253 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP03 RHY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2022
- 100,253 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP03 RHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (AP03 RHY) between October 2022 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 October 2022 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 (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Brake performance not tested due to leaking calliper (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))”.
AP03 RHY Mileage History
- 15/10/2022100,252 mi
- 18/10/2022100,253 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 113 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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