2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FM03 VNL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 115,139 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM03 VNL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 115,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM03 VNL 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 (FM03 VNL) between October 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FM03 VNL Mileage History
- 25/10/2024107,628 mi
- 25/10/2024107,630 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/2024107,743 mi+113 mi
- 31/10/2025115,139 mi+7,396 mi
- 31/10/2025115,139 mi
Average of roughly 7,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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