2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KC53 FSX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 132,418 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Jan 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Oct 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KC53 FSX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2022
- 132,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KC53 FSX Mileage History
- 14/01/2022132,418 mi
- 18/01/2022132,418 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
KC53 FSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (KC53 FSX) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 January 2022 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 (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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