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MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · HD53 LFR

HD53 LFR

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2003. Recorded mileage 104,791 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 19/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
104,791 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/10/2026
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1390cc

HD53 LFR Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 104,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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HD53 LFR Mileage History

  1. 04/10/202382,272 mi
  2. 04/10/202382,274 mi+2 mi
  3. 14/10/202494,451 mi+12,177 mi
  4. 14/10/202494,451 mi
  5. 07/10/2025104,791 mi+10,340 mi

Average of roughly 11,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

HD53 LFR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 06:25
MOT Analysis

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 (HD53 LFR) between October 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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