2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · B3 EMH
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 116,938 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B3 EMH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 116,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B3 EMH Mileage History
- 24/06/200617,716 mi
- 03/07/200723,784 mi+6,068 mi
- 22/07/200830,518 mi+6,734 mi
- 23/07/200830,518 mi
- 20/08/200935,272 mi+4,754 mi
- 21/08/200935,272 mi
- 26/08/201039,896 mi+4,624 mi
- 31/08/201145,633 mi+5,737 mi
- 29/08/201251,456 mi+5,823 mi
- 30/08/201358,076 mi+6,620 mi
- 21/07/201658,759 mi+683 mi
- 17/07/201766,075 mi+7,316 mi
- 20/07/201766,113 mi+38 mi
- 16/07/201873,715 mi+7,602 mi
- 18/06/201980,920 mi+7,205 mi
- 21/06/201980,920 mi
- 25/05/202085,461 mi+4,541 mi
- 25/05/202085,461 mi
- 21/05/202189,035 mi+3,574 mi
- 17/05/202293,973 mi+4,938 mi
- 15/05/2023102,417 mi+8,444 mi
- 23/05/2024107,841 mi+5,424 mi
- 22/05/2025111,663 mi+3,822 mi
- 14/05/2026116,938 mi+5,275 mi
Average of roughly 4,989 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
B3 EMH 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 (B3 EMH) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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 pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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