2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GF03 CFP
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 126,318 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,318 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF03 CFP Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2023
- 126,318 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF03 CFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GF03 CFP) between March 2006 and January 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
GF03 CFP Mileage History
- 24/03/200629,139 mi
- 29/03/200743,759 mi+14,620 mi
- 18/03/200860,560 mi+16,801 mi
- 18/03/200860,560 mi
- 04/12/200867,674 mi+7,114 mi
- 03/12/200975,176 mi+7,502 mi
- 06/12/201080,419 mi+5,243 mi
- 06/12/201080,419 mi
- 22/12/201187,326 mi+6,907 mi
- 22/12/201187,237 mi-89 mi
- 10/01/201393,016 mi+5,779 mi
- 27/12/201397,708 mi+4,692 mi
- 08/01/2015106,123 mi+8,415 mi
- 17/01/2015106,195 mi+72 mi
- 30/12/2015110,195 mi+4,000 mi
- 07/01/2016110,268 mi+73 mi
- 12/12/2016115,712 mi+5,444 mi
- 15/12/2017118,946 mi+3,234 mi
- 11/12/2018121,011 mi+2,065 mi
- 11/12/2018121,011 mi
- 10/12/2019122,792 mi+1,781 mi
- 11/12/2020123,664 mi+872 mi
- 06/12/2021124,784 mi+1,120 mi
- 18/01/2022124,925 mi+141 mi
- 10/01/2023126,301 mi+1,376 mi
- 12/01/2023126,318 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 5,783 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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