2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GJ53 YCV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 139,778 miles. MOT expired on 04 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ53 YCV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2023
- 139,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 YCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GJ53 YCV) between August 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
GJ53 YCV Mileage History
- 21/08/200622,746 mi
- 06/08/200727,232 mi+4,486 mi
- 11/08/200831,359 mi+4,127 mi
- 17/08/200935,617 mi+4,258 mi
- 02/08/201039,434 mi+3,817 mi
- 12/08/201143,235 mi+3,801 mi
- 13/08/201248,966 mi+5,731 mi
- 05/08/201354,478 mi+5,512 mi
- 28/07/201460,340 mi+5,862 mi
- 03/08/201566,376 mi+6,036 mi
- 29/06/201672,007 mi+5,631 mi
- 26/06/201785,998 mi+13,991 mi
- 29/06/201786,063 mi+65 mi
- 29/06/201895,929 mi+9,866 mi
- 01/07/2019104,999 mi+9,070 mi
- 15/12/2020113,076 mi+8,077 mi
- 18/12/2020113,091 mi+15 mi
- 14/12/2021120,531 mi+7,440 mi
- 14/12/2021120,532 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2022130,616 mi+10,084 mi
- 20/10/2022130,925 mi+309 mi
- 05/12/2023139,778 mi+8,853 mi
Average of roughly 6,769 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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