2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HJ53 LLU
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 114,061 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
HJ53 LLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 114,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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HJ53 LLU Mileage History
- 22/03/2024111,833 mi
- 19/03/2025112,997 mi+1,164 mi
- 21/03/2025112,997 mi
- 09/03/2026114,042 mi+1,045 mi
- 18/03/2026114,061 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 1,121 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HJ53 LLU 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 (HJ53 LLU) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 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: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
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