Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FL03 MLV

FL03 MLV

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27/03/2003. Recorded mileage 106,021 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 11/06/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
106,021 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1390cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following the June 2025 test, where the DVSA recorded a pass at 106,021 miles with no defects listed. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no recurring advisories or failures that would indicate worsening mechanical condition. A curious entry appears on 2 June 2025 with a fail recorded at identical mileage and no defects cited, immediately followed by a pass the same day; this suggests an administrative or procedural anomaly rather than a genuine fault. Mileage remains low for a 2003 vehicle. The record shows 94,854 miles in June 2022, rising to 98,526 by June 2023, then 99,539 in June 2024, and 106,021 by June 2025. Annual accumulation averaged under 5,000 miles, consistent with light use or extended periods off the road. No dramatic gaps or sudden accumulation emerge across the five-year span, and the clean test outcomes imply the previous keeper addressed consumables before each examination. Given the sparse history and absence of flagged items, a buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points typical on a 23-year-old VW chassis. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant hands-on checks despite no MOT advisories. The same-day fail and pass at 106,021 miles justifies verifying the V5C and DVSA portal to confirm no suppressed defect data exists before purchase.

FL03 MLV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
  • 106,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 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
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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FL03 MLV Mileage History

  1. 11/06/202294,854 mi
  2. 07/06/202398,526 mi+3,672 mi
  3. 04/06/202499,539 mi+1,013 mi
  4. 02/06/2025106,021 mi+6,482 mi
  5. 02/06/2025106,021 mi

Average of roughly 3,752 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FL03 MLV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (FL03 MLV) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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