2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FN53 MPZ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 147,107 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,107 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN53 MPZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 147,107 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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FN53 MPZ Mileage History
- 22/11/2023143,954 mi
- 15/11/2024144,415 mi+461 mi
- 19/11/2024144,427 mi+12 mi
- 07/11/2025147,096 mi+2,669 mi
- 20/11/2025147,107 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,580 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FN53 MPZ 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 (FN53 MPZ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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