2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GF53 HHZ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 197,909 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF53 HHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/08/2026
- 197,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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GF53 HHZ Mileage History
- 15/10/2021149,562 mi
- 23/10/2023169,124 mi+19,562 mi
- 25/03/2025182,466 mi+13,342 mi
- 25/03/2025182,466 mi
- 27/08/2026197,909 mi+15,443 mi
Average of roughly 9,937 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 HHZ 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 (GF53 HHZ) between October 2021 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstructio”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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