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2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FN53 FDV

FN53 FDV

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 259,217 miles. MOT expired on 05 Apr 2024.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Apr 2024
Road Tax
Untaxed (15 Apr 2024)
Recorded Mileage
259,217 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Apr 2024
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 15 Apr 2024
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1896cc
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FN53 FDV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 02/04/2024
  • 259,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures

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

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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FN53 FDV Mileage History

  1. 28/03/2022236,985 mi
  2. 28/03/2022236,985 mi
  3. 31/03/2023250,454 mi+13,469 mi
  4. 06/04/2023250,454 mi
  5. 02/04/2024259,217 mi+8,763 mi

Average of roughly 11,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

FN53 FDV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 23:03
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 (FN53 FDV) between March 2022 and April 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 02 April 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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