2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BA51 LUC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 165,496 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BA51 LUC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 165,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BA51 LUC Mileage History
- 18/09/200642,847 mi
- 03/09/200760,568 mi+17,721 mi
- 24/09/200880,944 mi+20,376 mi
- 28/09/200998,726 mi+17,782 mi
- 02/09/2010103,843 mi+5,117 mi
- 16/09/2011111,477 mi+7,634 mi
- 17/04/2012127,948 mi+16,471 mi
- 31/08/2012117,377 mi-10,571 mi
- 12/09/2013125,320 mi+7,943 mi
- 12/09/2013125,320 mi
- 22/09/2014132,380 mi+7,060 mi
- 23/09/2014132,380 mi
- 12/10/2015139,754 mi+7,374 mi
- 04/10/2016143,310 mi+3,556 mi
- 05/10/2016143,310 mi
- 21/11/2017146,951 mi+3,641 mi
- 03/01/2019153,434 mi+6,483 mi
- 11/01/2019153,474 mi+40 mi
- 09/01/2020157,949 mi+4,475 mi
- 14/09/2023160,773 mi+2,824 mi
- 14/09/2023160,773 mi
- 04/10/2024162,095 mi+1,322 mi
- 04/10/2024162,095 mi
- 19/11/2025165,496 mi+3,401 mi
- 19/11/2025165,496 mi
Average of roughly 6,398 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
BA51 LUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (BA51 LUC) between September 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
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