2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · FE03 PKA
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 230,670 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 230,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE03 PKA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 230,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE03 PKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (FE03 PKA) between February 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
FE03 PKA Mileage History
- 07/02/200613,778 mi
- 31/01/200728,403 mi+14,625 mi
- 20/08/200848,475 mi+20,072 mi
- 24/08/200961,991 mi+13,516 mi
- 19/08/201073,389 mi+11,398 mi
- 26/08/201184,784 mi+11,395 mi
- 24/08/201292,607 mi+7,823 mi
- 15/08/2013101,745 mi+9,138 mi
- 22/08/2014111,297 mi+9,552 mi
- 21/08/2015120,834 mi+9,537 mi
- 02/09/2016134,242 mi+13,408 mi
- 03/09/2016134,248 mi+6 mi
- 25/08/2017154,153 mi+19,905 mi
- 06/11/2018168,352 mi+14,199 mi
- 23/11/2018169,454 mi+1,102 mi
- 23/11/2018169,455 mi+1 mi
- 20/11/2019181,645 mi+12,190 mi
- 25/11/2020197,953 mi+16,308 mi
- 25/11/2020197,953 mi
- 10/11/2021210,244 mi+12,291 mi
- 02/12/2022217,293 mi+7,049 mi
- 02/12/2023221,779 mi+4,486 mi
- 06/12/2024226,806 mi+5,027 mi
- 19/12/2025230,670 mi+3,864 mi
Average of roughly 10,919 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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