2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BN53 WOM
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 89,131 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2015.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BN53 WOM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2014
- 89,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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 WOM Mileage History
- 02/10/200639,064 mi
- 28/09/200747,881 mi+8,817 mi
- 30/09/200856,291 mi+8,410 mi
- 03/10/200856,349 mi+58 mi
- 22/08/200964,666 mi+8,317 mi
- 11/05/201174,213 mi+9,547 mi
- 04/05/201278,259 mi+4,046 mi
- 11/05/201383,359 mi+5,100 mi
- 11/05/201383,359 mi
- 22/05/201489,131 mi+5,772 mi
Average of roughly 6,557 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
BN53 WOM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (BN53 WOM) between October 2006 and May 2014.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)”.
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