2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · DU53 LFV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 159,859 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DU53 LFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 159,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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DU53 LFV Mileage History
- 19/01/2024145,649 mi
- 23/12/2024151,035 mi+5,386 mi
- 23/12/2024151,035 mi
- 13/01/2026159,856 mi+8,821 mi
- 15/01/2026159,859 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,140 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU53 LFV 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 (DU53 LFV) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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