Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · FP53 AWY

FP53 AWY

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 116,779 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Nottingham
MOT Status
Valid until 28/01/2021
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
116,779 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/01/2021
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc

FP53 AWY Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2020
  • 116,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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FP53 AWY Mileage History

  1. 05/03/200945,591 mi
  2. 07/10/201057,367 mi+11,776 mi
  3. 22/03/201264,340 mi+6,973 mi
  4. 22/03/201264,342 mi+2 mi
  5. 21/03/201370,026 mi+5,684 mi
  6. 03/04/201475,853 mi+5,827 mi
  7. 02/04/201583,344 mi+7,491 mi
  8. 31/03/201690,397 mi+7,053 mi
  9. 30/12/201695,072 mi+4,675 mi
  10. 19/12/2017102,469 mi+7,397 mi
  11. 19/12/2017102,469 mi
  12. 28/12/2018112,281 mi+9,812 mi
  13. 29/01/2020116,779 mi+4,498 mi

Average of roughly 6,529 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

FP53 AWY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 15:57
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (FP53 AWY) between March 2009 and January 2020.

The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 January 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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