2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EX53 AEB
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 223,590 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/09/2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
EX53 AEB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2021
- 223,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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EX53 AEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (EX53 AEB) between September 2021 and September 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to centre pipe (marked in yellow chaulk ) (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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