2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FD03 APF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 130,283 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,283 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD03 APF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 130,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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FD03 APF Mileage History
- 27/11/2023117,838 mi
- 27/11/2023117,838 mi
- 14/12/2024120,893 mi+3,055 mi
- 06/11/2025130,280 mi+9,387 mi
- 10/11/2025130,283 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FD03 APF 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 (FD03 APF) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 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: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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