2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · FY53 EOF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 112,147 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY53 EOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 112,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY53 EOF 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 (FY53 EOF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 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 (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre at rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
FY53 EOF Mileage History
- 23/10/202398,427 mi
- 09/10/2024104,960 mi+6,533 mi
- 10/10/2024104,965 mi+5 mi
- 08/10/2025112,147 mi+7,182 mi
- 28/10/2025112,147 mi
Average of roughly 6,807 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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