2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BX53 CYG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 160,437 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BX53 CYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 160,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BX53 CYG 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 (BX53 CYG) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
BX53 CYG Mileage History
- 17/10/2023153,589 mi
- 21/10/2023153,597 mi+8 mi
- 16/09/2024156,505 mi+2,908 mi
- 17/09/2024156,505 mi
- 15/11/2025160,437 mi+3,932 mi
Average of roughly 3,292 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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