2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KP03 WLR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 187,908 miles. MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP03 WLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2024
- 187,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP03 WLR 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 (KP03 WLR) between April 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
KP03 WLR Mileage History
- 04/04/2022186,174 mi
- 07/04/2022186,174 mi
- 04/07/2023186,570 mi+396 mi
- 31/08/2024187,908 mi+1,338 mi
- 31/08/2024187,908 mi
Average of roughly 720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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