2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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FA03 VAF Mileage History
- 10/07/200632,612 mi
- 10/07/200632,612 mi
- 17/07/200742,906 mi+10,294 mi
- 31/07/200850,616 mi+7,710 mi
- 27/07/200957,358 mi+6,742 mi
- 27/07/200957,361 mi+3 mi
- 06/08/201063,787 mi+6,426 mi
- 06/08/201063,787 mi
- 23/08/201170,222 mi+6,435 mi
- 01/08/201276,009 mi+5,787 mi
- 30/07/201381,219 mi+5,210 mi
- 21/08/201487,788 mi+6,569 mi
- 22/07/201591,517 mi+3,729 mi
- 26/07/201697,651 mi+6,134 mi
- 26/07/201697,654 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/2017103,726 mi+6,072 mi
- 25/07/2018107,692 mi+3,966 mi
- 26/07/2019114,091 mi+6,399 mi
- 31/07/2020118,088 mi+3,997 mi
- 28/07/2021124,035 mi+5,947 mi
- 26/07/2022129,898 mi+5,863 mi
- 05/07/2023138,741 mi+8,843 mi
- 29/07/2024146,984 mi+8,243 mi
- 31/07/2024146,987 mi+3 mi
- 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
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
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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