2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · AV03 SUA
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 90,505 miles. MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV03 SUA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 90,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV03 SUA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (AV03 SUA) between April 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 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 Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AV03 SUA Mileage History
- 11/04/200621,557 mi
- 14/04/200726,869 mi+5,312 mi
- 15/04/200832,572 mi+5,703 mi
- 17/04/200937,965 mi+5,393 mi
- 15/04/201042,569 mi+4,604 mi
- 18/04/201144,258 mi+1,689 mi
- 10/04/201246,028 mi+1,770 mi
- 16/04/201348,891 mi+2,863 mi
- 15/04/201450,878 mi+1,987 mi
- 14/04/201553,352 mi+2,474 mi
- 14/04/201654,398 mi+1,046 mi
- 06/04/201755,171 mi+773 mi
- 13/04/201856,102 mi+931 mi
- 16/04/201956,801 mi+699 mi
- 20/05/202057,634 mi+833 mi
- 18/05/202158,683 mi+1,049 mi
- 13/05/202263,197 mi+4,514 mi
- 22/09/202374,702 mi+11,505 mi
- 27/09/202374,706 mi+4 mi
- 18/09/202474,721 mi+15 mi
- 13/09/202576,617 mi+1,896 mi
- 13/09/202576,617 mi
- 22/09/202690,505 mi+13,888 mi
- 23/09/202690,505 mi
Average of roughly 3,371 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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