2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · CT03 APX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 176,736 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,736 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CT03 APX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 176,736 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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CT03 APX Mileage History
- 20/11/2021148,105 mi
- 19/11/2022157,190 mi+9,085 mi
- 25/11/2023163,812 mi+6,622 mi
- 22/11/2024170,185 mi+6,373 mi
- 25/11/2025176,736 mi+6,551 mi
Average of roughly 7,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CT03 APX 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 (CT03 APX) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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