2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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HD53 LFR Mileage History
- 04/10/202382,272 mi
- 04/10/202382,274 mi+2 mi
- 14/10/202494,451 mi+12,177 mi
- 14/10/202494,451 mi
- 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
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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