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When is the MOT due for KL03 WSD?

The first MOT test for KL03 WSD is due by 19 May 2006.

What is the recorded mileage of KL03 WSD?

The recorded mileage for KL03 WSD is 186,652 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is KL03 WSD ULEZ compliant?

No, KL03 WSD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KL03 WSD

KL03 WSD

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20/05/2003. Recorded mileage 186,652 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
MOT Status: Failed
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 186,652 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Mileage: 186,652 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2003
Engine: 1896cc

Mechanical Assessment

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The 2003 Volkswagen Golf has a recent MOT failure recorded on 2022-09-06 at 186,652 miles. No defects were listed for this failure, which limits direct insight into the cause. The prior MOT in 2020-08-26 also failed at 172,108 miles, with no defects noted. These failures occurred within a span of 14,544 miles, suggesting potential recurring issues that may not have been resolved between tests. The vehicle’s MOT history shows a pattern of passing and failing without recorded defects. The 2021-08-13 and 2020-09-03 tests passed at 181,334 and 172,116 miles respectively, with no defects listed. The 2019-08-19 test also passed at 164,291 miles, again with no defects. This suggests the car has generally met safety standards but experienced two unexplained failures in a four-year period. The mileage of 186,652 miles for a 23-year-old vehicle aligns with an average annual usage of 8,115 miles. This is typical for its age, indicating neither extreme under-use nor heavy wear from excessive driving.

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KL03 WSD Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 06/09/2022
186,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
8 historical MOT failures
18 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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KL03 WSD Mileage History

08/05/200637,254 mi
14/05/200747,630 mi+10,376 mi
15/05/200747,645 mi+15 mi
09/06/200854,927 mi+7,282 mi
10/06/200854,932 mi+5 mi
08/06/200968,430 mi+13,498 mi
28/05/201084,097 mi+15,667 mi
01/10/201085,668 mi+1,571 mi
29/09/201194,928 mi+9,260 mi
28/09/2012104,285 mi+9,357 mi
05/09/2013112,760 mi+8,475 mi
26/09/2014123,561 mi+10,801 mi
26/09/2014123,561 mi
17/09/2015133,055 mi+9,494 mi
17/09/2015133,055 mi
07/09/2016145,155 mi+12,100 mi
14/09/2016145,357 mi+202 mi
09/10/2017148,466 mi+3,109 mi
29/08/2018151,517 mi+3,051 mi
06/08/2019163,953 mi+12,436 mi
19/08/2019164,291 mi+338 mi
26/08/2020172,108 mi+7,817 mi
03/09/2020172,116 mi+8 mi
13/08/2021181,334 mi+9,218 mi
06/09/2022186,652 mi+5,318 mi

Average of roughly 9,148 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

KL03 WSD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 8 Sept 2026, 02:50

MOT Analysis

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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (KL03 WSD) between September 2022 and September 2022.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.

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