2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GL53 FZX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 119,446 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 FZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2025
- 119,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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GL53 FZX Mileage History
- 23/03/2023118,231 mi
- 05/04/2024118,453 mi+222 mi
- 06/04/2024118,469 mi+16 mi
- 12/03/2025119,446 mi+977 mi
- 12/03/2025119,446 mi
Average of roughly 616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 FZX 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 FZX) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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