2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · AX03 GKK
2003 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2003. Recorded mileage 181,669 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX03 GKK Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2023
- 181,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX03 GKK 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 (AX03 GKK) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
AX03 GKK Mileage History
- 24/10/2022171,993 mi
- 19/10/2023181,669 mi+9,676 mi
Average of roughly 9,819 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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