2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GJ53 YEL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 99,267 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ53 YEL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 99,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ53 YEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GJ53 YEL) between October 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
GJ53 YEL Mileage History
- 16/10/200624,170 mi
- 15/10/200732,661 mi+8,491 mi
- 15/10/200732,661 mi
- 11/10/200840,246 mi+7,585 mi
- 12/10/200946,884 mi+6,638 mi
- 11/10/201047,173 mi+289 mi
- 19/01/201155,819 mi+8,646 mi
- 18/01/201264,336 mi+8,517 mi
- 18/01/201373,147 mi+8,811 mi
- 18/01/201373,147 mi
- 08/01/201481,743 mi+8,596 mi
- 13/01/201588,638 mi+6,895 mi
- 12/01/201690,112 mi+1,474 mi
- 11/01/201791,359 mi+1,247 mi
- 15/01/201892,367 mi+1,008 mi
- 30/01/201993,440 mi+1,073 mi
- 20/01/202094,711 mi+1,271 mi
- 14/01/202195,373 mi+662 mi
- 24/11/202298,043 mi+2,670 mi
- 07/05/202699,267 mi+1,224 mi
Average of roughly 3,840 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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