2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · EX53 AFV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02/09/2003. Recorded mileage 258,495 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 258,495 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.
EX53 AFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 258,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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EX53 AFV Mileage History
- 28/07/2023245,317 mi
- 23/07/2024252,168 mi+6,851 mi
- 23/07/2024252,168 mi
- 08/08/2025258,495 mi+6,327 mi
- 14/08/2025258,495 mi
Average of roughly 6,436 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX53 AFV 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 (EX53 AFV) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 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: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 From flexi hose to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from axle to front of vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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