2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · AV53 RBY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2003. Recorded mileage 162,004 miles. MOT valid until 13/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,004 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AV53 RBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 162,004 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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AV53 RBY Mileage History
- 19/12/2023149,534 mi
- 19/12/2023149,536 mi+2 mi
- 11/01/2025154,557 mi+5,021 mi
- 14/01/2025154,557 mi
- 06/01/2026162,004 mi+7,447 mi
Average of roughly 6,082 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV53 RBY 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 (AV53 RBY) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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