2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · HT03 TPY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 139,396 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT03 TPY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 139,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 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: Below Average
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HT03 TPY Mileage History
- 03/08/2022127,883 mi
- 04/08/2022127,885 mi+2 mi
- 03/08/2023132,269 mi+4,384 mi
- 31/07/2024135,285 mi+3,016 mi
- 24/07/2025139,396 mi+4,111 mi
Average of roughly 3,872 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT03 TPY 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 (HT03 TPY) between August 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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