Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KC53 FSX

KC53 FSX

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 132,418 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
MOT Status
Valid until 17/01/2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (24/10/2022)
Recorded Mileage
132,418 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/01/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 24/10/2022
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2003
Engine
1896cc

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 Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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KC53 FSX Mileage History

  1. 14/01/2022132,418 mi
  2. 18/01/2022132,418 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

KC53 FSX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Aug 2026, 17:20
MOT Analysis

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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