2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · D810 MBE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 253,279 miles. MOT valid until 09 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 253,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D810 MBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 253,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D810 MBE 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 (D810 MBE) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
D810 MBE Mileage History
- 29/03/2022216,522 mi
- 16/03/2023223,533 mi+7,011 mi
- 22/03/2024234,408 mi+10,875 mi
- 25/03/2025244,266 mi+9,858 mi
- 26/03/2026253,279 mi+9,013 mi
Average of roughly 9,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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