2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DN03 UPD
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 134,745 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN03 UPD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2023
- 134,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN03 UPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (DN03 UPD) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
DN03 UPD Mileage History
- 02/02/2022128,203 mi
- 03/02/2022128,209 mi+6 mi
- 01/02/2023134,744 mi+6,535 mi
- 02/02/2023134,745 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,546 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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