2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · FP53 YGR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 26/11/2003. Recorded mileage 81,235 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,235 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
FP53 YGR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 81,235 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
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FP53 YGR Mileage History
- 12/02/202274,581 mi
- 14/02/202274,590 mi+9 mi
- 09/05/202381,219 mi+6,629 mi
- 09/05/202381,235 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 5,387 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
FP53 YGR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (FP53 YGR) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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