2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GF53 AXY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 23 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 159,015 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF53 AXY Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 159,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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GF53 AXY Mileage History
- 23/10/200648,503 mi
- 23/10/200648,505 mi+2 mi
- 17/01/200748,775 mi+270 mi
- 19/01/200748,775 mi
- 08/01/200855,182 mi+6,407 mi
- 15/01/200962,118 mi+6,936 mi
- 18/01/201067,898 mi+5,780 mi
- 13/01/201174,212 mi+6,314 mi
- 11/01/201280,651 mi+6,439 mi
- 22/01/201389,411 mi+8,760 mi
- 23/01/2014102,749 mi+13,338 mi
- 29/01/2015113,257 mi+10,508 mi
- 30/01/2015113,282 mi+25 mi
- 06/02/2016125,353 mi+12,071 mi
- 06/02/2016125,353 mi
- 30/01/2017134,719 mi+9,366 mi
- 01/02/2018137,976 mi+3,257 mi
- 01/02/2018137,976 mi
- 12/02/2019139,151 mi+1,175 mi
- 12/02/2019139,151 mi
- 05/02/2020140,451 mi+1,300 mi
- 03/02/2021142,683 mi+2,232 mi
- 03/02/2021142,683 mi
- 09/02/2022146,930 mi+4,247 mi
- 03/02/2023150,176 mi+3,246 mi
- 06/02/2024154,716 mi+4,540 mi
- 26/02/2025158,160 mi+3,444 mi
- 18/03/2025158,162 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/2026159,015 mi+853 mi
Average of roughly 5,701 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 AXY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GF53 AXY) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 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: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split-excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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