2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Electric · DX53 RUW
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, electric). First registered 18 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 180,970 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 RUW Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2022
- 180,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX53 RUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (DX53 RUW) between October 2006 and November 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
DX53 RUW Mileage History
- 30/10/200617,793 mi
- 06/11/200724,367 mi+6,574 mi
- 06/11/200831,867 mi+7,500 mi
- 11/11/200937,576 mi+5,709 mi
- 28/10/201044,534 mi+6,958 mi
- 01/11/201151,384 mi+6,850 mi
- 13/11/201259,789 mi+8,405 mi
- 14/11/201365,776 mi+5,987 mi
- 03/11/201469,995 mi+4,219 mi
- 26/10/201589,152 mi+19,157 mi
- 18/11/2016106,212 mi+17,060 mi
- 11/11/2017122,139 mi+15,927 mi
- 10/11/2018137,678 mi+15,539 mi
- 16/11/2019144,971 mi+7,293 mi
- 12/11/2020150,142 mi+5,171 mi
- 15/11/2021163,864 mi+13,722 mi
- 22/11/2021163,841 mi-23 mi
- 15/11/2022180,970 mi+17,129 mi
Average of roughly 10,171 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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