2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · DS53 TYK
2003 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 175,259 km. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 175,259 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS53 TYK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 175,259 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS53 TYK 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 (DS53 TYK) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2026 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: Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken away (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
DS53 TYK Odometer History
- 09/10/2023168,424 mi
- 17/10/2023169,001 km
- 01/04/2025170,863 km+1,862 km
- 24/04/2025170,866 km+3 km
- 12/06/2026175,259 km+4,393 km
Average of roughly 2,555 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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