2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BN53 VAY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05/09/2003. Recorded mileage 222,815 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 222,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
BN53 VAY Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/07/2026
- 222,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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BN53 VAY Mileage History
- 27/02/200756,360 mi
- 27/02/200756,362 mi+2 mi
- 06/12/200769,559 mi+13,197 mi
- 12/12/200876,504 mi+6,945 mi
- 07/12/200983,989 mi+7,485 mi
- 10/12/201091,989 mi+8,000 mi
- 09/12/2011101,578 mi+9,589 mi
- 02/01/2013113,080 mi+11,502 mi
- 26/11/2013122,369 mi+9,289 mi
- 03/06/2015131,694 mi+9,325 mi
- 03/06/2015131,694 mi
- 05/10/2016145,356 mi+13,662 mi
- 16/09/2017150,200 mi+4,844 mi
- 16/09/2017150,200 mi
- 14/09/2018154,208 mi+4,008 mi
- 14/09/2018154,208 mi
- 10/09/2019158,811 mi+4,603 mi
- 10/09/2020162,619 mi+3,808 mi
- 20/09/2021168,213 mi+5,594 mi
- 14/09/2022172,126 mi+3,913 mi
- 22/09/2023183,021 mi+10,895 mi
- 22/09/2023183,021 mi
- 24/09/2024201,854 mi+18,833 mi
- 04/10/2024201,862 mi+8 mi
- 26/08/2025217,485 mi+15,623 mi
- 27/07/2026222,815 mi+5,330 mi
Average of roughly 8,575 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
BN53 VAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (BN53 VAY) between February 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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