2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · GX03 EAC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 143,737 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX03 EAC Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 143,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX03 EAC 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 (GX03 EAC) between May 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
GX03 EAC Mileage History
- 16/05/200628,914 mi
- 19/06/200627,036 mi-1,878 mi
- 18/10/200750,255 mi+23,219 mi
- 18/10/200750,255 mi
- 10/09/200863,685 mi+13,430 mi
- 08/09/200969,254 mi+5,569 mi
- 24/08/201073,870 mi+4,616 mi
- 22/08/201177,833 mi+3,963 mi
- 04/09/201281,673 mi+3,840 mi
- 05/09/201386,845 mi+5,172 mi
- 05/09/201386,845 mi
- 10/06/201492,046 mi+5,201 mi
- 05/06/201596,824 mi+4,778 mi
- 09/06/201698,419 mi+1,595 mi
- 31/03/2017100,298 mi+1,879 mi
- 29/03/2018106,359 mi+6,061 mi
- 23/01/2019110,924 mi+4,565 mi
- 24/01/2019110,925 mi+1 mi
- 04/01/2020119,473 mi+8,548 mi
- 06/01/2020119,475 mi+2 mi
- 20/01/2021124,457 mi+4,982 mi
- 21/01/2022128,569 mi+4,112 mi
- 20/01/2023132,279 mi+3,710 mi
- 23/01/2024136,112 mi+3,833 mi
- 24/01/2024136,112 mi
- 21/01/2025139,748 mi+3,636 mi
- 28/01/2025139,777 mi+29 mi
- 23/01/2026143,737 mi+3,960 mi
Average of roughly 5,831 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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