2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AP53 AFN
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 143,228 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AP53 AFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2024
- 143,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AP53 AFN 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 (AP53 AFN) between November 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2024 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 (13 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
AP53 AFN Mileage History
- 19/11/2021128,234 mi
- 05/01/2023133,126 mi+4,892 mi
- 27/01/2023133,162 mi+36 mi
- 29/01/2024143,212 mi+10,050 mi
- 01/02/2024143,228 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 6,813 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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