2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BT03 HTL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/06/2003. Recorded mileage 207,482 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,482 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
BT03 HTL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 207,482 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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BT03 HTL Mileage History
- 21/07/2023194,649 mi
- 21/07/2023194,649 mi
- 26/07/2024200,979 mi+6,330 mi
- 01/08/2025207,425 mi+6,446 mi
- 05/08/2025207,482 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 6,282 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT03 HTL 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 (BT03 HTL) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
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