2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · HD03 ABX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21/07/2003. Recorded mileage 145,289 miles. MOT valid until 28/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,289 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1781cc
HD03 ABX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 145,289 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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HD03 ABX Mileage History
- 08/08/2024132,742 mi
- 08/08/2024132,743 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/2025138,881 mi+6,138 mi
- 27/08/2025138,881 mi
- 28/08/2026145,289 mi+6,408 mi
Average of roughly 6,110 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HD03 ABX 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 (HD03 ABX) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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