2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · GL53 FGG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 139,081 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 FGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/06/2026
- 139,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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GL53 FGG Mileage History
- 07/06/2024133,261 mi
- 13/06/2024133,262 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/2025135,207 mi+1,945 mi
- 30/05/2025135,207 mi
- 18/06/2026139,081 mi+3,874 mi
Average of roughly 2,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 FGG 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 (GL53 FGG) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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