2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FD03 AOY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 83,579 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD03 AOY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 83,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD03 AOY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (FD03 AOY) between November 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
FD03 AOY Mileage History
- 03/11/20069,756 mi
- 24/10/200713,215 mi+3,459 mi
- 30/10/200817,441 mi+4,226 mi
- 05/11/200920,860 mi+3,419 mi
- 01/06/201124,613 mi+3,753 mi
- 02/07/201228,617 mi+4,004 mi
- 02/07/201228,617 mi
- 10/12/201333,632 mi+5,015 mi
- 10/12/201333,632 mi
- 31/12/201437,407 mi+3,775 mi
- 31/12/201437,407 mi
- 31/12/201541,320 mi+3,913 mi
- 28/12/201644,854 mi+3,534 mi
- 28/12/201644,854 mi
- 02/01/201848,333 mi+3,479 mi
- 03/01/201954,049 mi+5,716 mi
- 03/01/201954,049 mi
- 30/12/201959,746 mi+5,697 mi
- 30/12/201959,746 mi
- 29/12/202063,516 mi+3,770 mi
- 30/12/202063,516 mi
- 22/12/202167,329 mi+3,813 mi
- 22/12/202167,329 mi
- 23/12/202271,031 mi+3,702 mi
- 05/01/202475,996 mi+4,965 mi
- 06/01/202476,002 mi+6 mi
- 03/01/202581,199 mi+5,197 mi
- 03/01/202581,201 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/202683,579 mi+2,378 mi
- 13/01/202683,579 mi
Average of roughly 3,846 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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