2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · J30 MBC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 03/01/2003. Recorded mileage 138,505 miles. MOT valid until 19/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2792cc
J30 MBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2025
- 138,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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J30 MBC Mileage History
- 13/10/2022135,790 mi
- 20/10/2023136,944 mi+1,154 mi
- 07/11/2024138,465 mi+1,521 mi
- 20/11/2024138,474 mi+9 mi
- 17/11/2025138,505 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J30 MBC 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 (J30 MBC) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 November 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: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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