2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · KD53 PYP
2003 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 189,292 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/01/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,292 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3200cc
KD53 PYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/03/2025
- 189,292 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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KD53 PYP Mileage History
- 30/11/2022187,333 mi
- 30/11/2022187,333 mi
- 31/01/2024188,801 mi+1,468 mi
- 31/01/2024188,801 mi
- 15/03/2025189,292 mi+491 mi
Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KD53 PYP 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 (KD53 PYP) between November 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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