Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FA03 VAF

FA03 VAF

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/2003. Recorded mileage 152,926 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 29/07/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
152,926 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/07/2025
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc

FA03 VAF Key Findings

  • 25 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 24/07/2025
  • 152,926 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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FA03 VAF Mileage History

  1. 10/07/200632,612 mi
  2. 10/07/200632,612 mi
  3. 17/07/200742,906 mi+10,294 mi
  4. 31/07/200850,616 mi+7,710 mi
  5. 27/07/200957,358 mi+6,742 mi
  6. 27/07/200957,361 mi+3 mi
  7. 06/08/201063,787 mi+6,426 mi
  8. 06/08/201063,787 mi
  9. 23/08/201170,222 mi+6,435 mi
  10. 01/08/201276,009 mi+5,787 mi
  11. 30/07/201381,219 mi+5,210 mi
  12. 21/08/201487,788 mi+6,569 mi
  13. 22/07/201591,517 mi+3,729 mi
  14. 26/07/201697,651 mi+6,134 mi
  15. 26/07/201697,654 mi+3 mi
  16. 24/07/2017103,726 mi+6,072 mi
  17. 25/07/2018107,692 mi+3,966 mi
  18. 26/07/2019114,091 mi+6,399 mi
  19. 31/07/2020118,088 mi+3,997 mi
  20. 28/07/2021124,035 mi+5,947 mi
  21. 26/07/2022129,898 mi+5,863 mi
  22. 05/07/2023138,741 mi+8,843 mi
  23. 29/07/2024146,984 mi+8,243 mi
  24. 31/07/2024146,987 mi+3 mi
  25. 24/07/2025152,926 mi+5,939 mi

Average of roughly 6,319 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

FA03 VAF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 23:28
MOT Analysis

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (FA03 VAF) between July 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.

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