2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · GY53 DPZ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 66,505 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
GY53 DPZ Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2017
- 66,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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GY53 DPZ Mileage History
- 12/09/200615,264 mi
- 26/09/200724,336 mi+9,072 mi
- 27/09/200724,348 mi+12 mi
- 18/10/200833,748 mi+9,400 mi
- 12/09/200939,118 mi+5,370 mi
- 18/10/201045,036 mi+5,918 mi
- 06/10/201150,220 mi+5,184 mi
- 11/10/201256,636 mi+6,416 mi
- 11/10/201256,636 mi
- 15/10/201361,913 mi+5,277 mi
- 03/11/201466,474 mi+4,561 mi
- 03/11/201466,474 mi
- 05/07/201766,505 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 4,739 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
GY53 DPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (GY53 DPZ) between September 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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