2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GV53 UAB
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 120,291 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
GV53 UAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 120,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GV53 UAB Mileage History
- 02/04/2024116,847 mi
- 02/04/2024116,847 mi
- 04/04/2025118,722 mi+1,875 mi
- 07/04/2025118,722 mi
- 09/04/2026120,291 mi+1,569 mi
Average of roughly 1,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GV53 UAB 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 (GV53 UAB) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 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 (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (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: “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure both center mounts & rear box front mount (6.1.2 (a))”.
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