2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BJ53 FDA
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 200,245 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,245 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BJ53 FDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2026
- 200,245 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ53 FDA 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 (BJ53 FDA) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 2026 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), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded All OSR routing to middle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all NSR routing to middle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BJ53 FDA Mileage History
- 31/05/2023181,740 mi
- 23/05/2024191,254 mi+9,514 mi
- 25/05/2024191,254 mi
- 27/05/2025196,257 mi+5,003 mi
- 25/05/2026200,245 mi+3,988 mi
Average of roughly 6,200 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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