2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · DF03 PYA
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 176,908 miles. MOT expired on 13 Feb 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF03 PYA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/02/2026
- 176,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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DF03 PYA Mileage History
- 02/02/2023149,788 mi
- 05/02/2024159,722 mi+9,934 mi
- 14/01/2025167,656 mi+7,934 mi
- 15/01/2025167,656 mi
- 02/02/2026176,908 mi+9,252 mi
Average of roughly 9,037 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF03 PYA 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 (DF03 PYA) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (28 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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