2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · C5 AAN
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 187,480 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C5 AAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 187,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C5 AAN 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 (C5 AAN) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
C5 AAN Mileage History
- 05/12/2022184,487 mi
- 30/11/2023185,788 mi+1,301 mi
- 18/01/2024185,793 mi+5 mi
- 20/02/2025186,979 mi+1,186 mi
- 05/03/2026187,480 mi+501 mi
Average of roughly 922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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