2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · BT53 HRD
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 77,947 miles. MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT53 HRD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 77,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT53 HRD 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 (BT53 HRD) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 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 (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks to floor when held on (1.1.2 (a))”.
BT53 HRD Mileage History
- 06/12/202266,720 mi
- 28/11/202368,012 mi+1,292 mi
- 28/11/202368,014 mi+2 mi
- 05/12/202469,853 mi+1,839 mi
- 10/12/202577,947 mi+8,094 mi
Average of roughly 3,727 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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