2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KV03 APX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/03/2003. Recorded mileage 165,814 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
KV03 APX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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KV03 APX Mileage History
- 18/06/2024153,428 mi
- 21/06/2025165,805 mi+12,377 mi
- 10/07/2025165,814 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 11,685 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KV03 APX 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 (KV03 APX) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2026 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: Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe across rear of vehicle corroded on nearside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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