2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · DX53 RZM
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 166,398 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DX53 RZM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 166,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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DX53 RZM Mileage History
- 31/10/200634,237 mi
- 19/11/200739,837 mi+5,600 mi
- 10/11/200856,603 mi+16,766 mi
- 12/04/201074,971 mi+18,368 mi
- 13/04/201074,985 mi+14 mi
- 18/04/201191,918 mi+16,933 mi
- 18/04/201191,918 mi
- 29/03/201294,180 mi+2,262 mi
- 20/01/201494,311 mi+131 mi
- 24/01/201494,323 mi+12 mi
- 11/02/201594,351 mi+28 mi
- 11/02/201594,351 mi
- 10/02/2016115,644 mi+21,293 mi
- 13/09/2016122,177 mi+6,533 mi
- 13/09/2016122,177 mi
- 15/08/2017124,749 mi+2,572 mi
- 13/08/2018126,893 mi+2,144 mi
- 14/08/2019129,563 mi+2,670 mi
- 15/08/2019129,572 mi+9 mi
- 13/08/2020130,876 mi+1,304 mi
- 13/09/2021132,334 mi+1,458 mi
- 06/09/2022132,856 mi+522 mi
- 21/08/2023133,533 mi+677 mi
- 11/09/2024145,677 mi+12,144 mi
- 08/09/2025158,479 mi+12,802 mi
- 08/09/2026166,398 mi+7,919 mi
Average of roughly 6,656 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
DX53 RZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (DX53 RZM) between October 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .70 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”.
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