2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · DN53 BBE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/11/2003. Recorded mileage 164,623 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/05/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
DN53 BBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 164,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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DN53 BBE Mileage History
- 03/05/2022139,844 mi
- 20/04/2023152,189 mi+12,345 mi
- 20/04/2023152,189 mi
- 15/05/2024164,623 mi+12,434 mi
- 15/05/2024164,623 mi
Average of roughly 12,186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DN53 BBE 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 (DN53 BBE) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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