2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · DA53 BJV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 159,096 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA53 BJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 159,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA53 BJV 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 (DA53 BJV) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
DA53 BJV Mileage History
- 03/10/2022144,098 mi
- 20/09/2023152,914 mi+8,816 mi
- 06/11/2023152,977 mi+63 mi
- 15/11/2024155,530 mi+2,553 mi
- 13/11/2025159,096 mi+3,566 mi
Average of roughly 4,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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