2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · CV53 DHF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 116,326 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,326 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CV53 DHF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/02/2026
- 116,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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CV53 DHF Mileage History
- 28/07/202397,013 mi
- 28/07/202397,013 mi
- 16/08/2024105,341 mi+8,328 mi
- 16/08/2024105,341 mi
- 24/02/2026116,326 mi+10,985 mi
Average of roughly 7,486 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CV53 DHF 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 (CV53 DHF) between July 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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