2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · K88 EVN
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 176,398 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K88 EVN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 176,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K88 EVN 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 (K88 EVN) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
K88 EVN Mileage History
- 15/11/2023163,888 mi
- 21/11/2025176,398 mi+12,510 mi
- 21/11/2025176,398 mi
Average of roughly 6,199 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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