2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GP03 MZV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 173,524 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP03 MZV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 173,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP03 MZV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GP03 MZV) between July 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
GP03 MZV Mileage History
- 05/07/200615,567 mi
- 04/07/200725,724 mi+10,157 mi
- 03/07/200837,482 mi+11,758 mi
- 03/07/200949,059 mi+11,577 mi
- 26/06/201058,638 mi+9,579 mi
- 02/07/201168,100 mi+9,462 mi
- 25/06/201277,299 mi+9,199 mi
- 02/07/201390,338 mi+13,039 mi
- 02/07/201390,347 mi+9 mi
- 21/06/201498,157 mi+7,810 mi
- 02/07/2015103,796 mi+5,639 mi
- 07/09/2016108,963 mi+5,167 mi
- 07/09/2016108,963 mi
- 12/09/2017112,826 mi+3,863 mi
- 17/10/2018117,275 mi+4,449 mi
- 08/10/2019121,102 mi+3,827 mi
- 05/10/2020130,805 mi+9,703 mi
- 06/10/2020130,811 mi+6 mi
- 28/09/2021141,825 mi+11,014 mi
- 26/09/2022153,934 mi+12,109 mi
- 25/09/2023165,291 mi+11,357 mi
- 08/10/2024171,312 mi+6,021 mi
- 14/10/2025171,827 mi+515 mi
- 12/09/2026173,514 mi+1,687 mi
- 14/09/2026173,524 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,822 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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