2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AV03 TZF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24/04/2003. Recorded mileage 281,235 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 281,235 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
AV03 TZF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 281,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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AV03 TZF Mileage History
- 07/04/2022253,233 mi
- 05/04/2023262,636 mi+9,403 mi
- 13/04/2023262,717 mi+81 mi
- 03/04/2024272,444 mi+9,727 mi
- 25/04/2025281,235 mi+8,791 mi
Average of roughly 9,178 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV03 TZF 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 (AV03 TZF) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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