2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GF53 WCU
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 50,492 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,492 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GF53 WCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 50,492 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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GF53 WCU Mileage History
- 05/10/202144,190 mi
- 04/10/202245,496 mi+1,306 mi
- 11/10/202347,038 mi+1,542 mi
- 16/10/202448,800 mi+1,762 mi
- 14/10/202550,492 mi+1,692 mi
Average of roughly 1,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GF53 WCU 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 WCU) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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