2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · HD53 BYG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/11/2003. Recorded mileage 148,118 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/10/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,118 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
HD53 BYG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/10/2022
- 148,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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HD53 BYG Mileage History
- 07/10/2021133,982 mi
- 08/10/2021133,983 mi+1 mi
- 14/10/2022148,118 mi+14,135 mi
Average of roughly 13,876 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HD53 BYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (HD53 BYG) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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