2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · CF53 FWO
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 113,053 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,053 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CF53 FWO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 113,053 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CF53 FWO Mileage History
- 08/12/200620,894 mi
- 07/12/200728,043 mi+7,149 mi
- 12/12/200836,103 mi+8,060 mi
- 08/12/200943,714 mi+7,611 mi
- 09/12/201047,566 mi+3,852 mi
- 15/12/201152,045 mi+4,479 mi
- 06/12/201256,546 mi+4,501 mi
- 02/12/201358,513 mi+1,967 mi
- 10/12/201462,568 mi+4,055 mi
- 10/12/201462,570 mi+2 mi
- 07/12/201565,563 mi+2,993 mi
- 07/12/201565,563 mi
- 14/12/201669,263 mi+3,700 mi
- 06/12/201772,413 mi+3,150 mi
- 06/12/201772,413 mi
- 10/12/201875,470 mi+3,057 mi
- 10/12/201978,415 mi+2,945 mi
- 03/12/202080,598 mi+2,183 mi
- 14/12/202184,933 mi+4,335 mi
- 15/12/202291,395 mi+6,462 mi
- 14/12/202396,715 mi+5,320 mi
- 16/12/2024105,142 mi+8,427 mi
- 19/12/2025113,053 mi+7,911 mi
Average of roughly 4,843 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
CF53 FWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (CF53 FWO) between December 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (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 32 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: “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)”.
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