2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GM03 LPY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 133,549 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,549 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GM03 LPY Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 133,549 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GM03 LPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GM03 LPY) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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: “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel brake pedal excessively soft (1.1.2 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
GM03 LPY Mileage History
- 15/08/200613,008 mi
- 16/08/200717,150 mi+4,142 mi
- 04/09/200820,014 mi+2,864 mi
- 24/09/200923,000 mi+2,986 mi
- 23/09/201025,738 mi+2,738 mi
- 04/10/201128,429 mi+2,691 mi
- 04/10/201128,429 mi
- 02/10/201230,595 mi+2,166 mi
- 02/10/201230,595 mi
- 02/10/201333,025 mi+2,430 mi
- 25/09/201436,188 mi+3,163 mi
- 25/09/201436,188 mi
- 17/09/201538,734 mi+2,546 mi
- 06/10/201641,512 mi+2,778 mi
- 05/10/201743,708 mi+2,196 mi
- 05/10/201743,708 mi
- 01/10/201846,533 mi+2,825 mi
- 01/10/201846,533 mi
- 06/09/201951,495 mi+4,962 mi
- 08/09/202064,172 mi+12,677 mi
- 09/09/202064,172 mi
- 29/09/202173,578 mi+9,406 mi
- 28/09/202290,606 mi+17,028 mi
- 16/01/2024111,186 mi+20,580 mi
- 18/01/2024111,186 mi
- 07/05/2025126,402 mi+15,216 mi
- 21/05/2025126,402 mi
- 07/05/2026133,549 mi+7,147 mi
Average of roughly 6,111 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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