2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · KW03 VVG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 232,833 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,833 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KW03 VVG Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 232,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KW03 VVG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (KW03 VVG) between March 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
KW03 VVG Mileage History
- 14/03/200623,613 mi
- 28/03/200733,322 mi+9,709 mi
- 02/04/200842,306 mi+8,984 mi
- 27/03/200952,278 mi+9,972 mi
- 30/03/201063,462 mi+11,184 mi
- 30/03/201176,220 mi+12,758 mi
- 29/03/201291,596 mi+15,376 mi
- 28/03/2013105,580 mi+13,984 mi
- 29/03/2014119,132 mi+13,552 mi
- 21/03/2015128,662 mi+9,530 mi
- 29/03/2016139,700 mi+11,038 mi
- 10/04/2017149,523 mi+9,823 mi
- 22/03/2018160,038 mi+10,515 mi
- 22/03/2018160,039 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/2019169,834 mi+9,795 mi
- 21/03/2020181,033 mi+11,199 mi
- 10/03/2021190,602 mi+9,569 mi
- 30/03/2022203,018 mi+12,416 mi
- 30/03/2022203,018 mi
- 22/03/2023211,226 mi+8,208 mi
- 23/03/2023211,228 mi+2 mi
- 13/03/2024218,485 mi+7,257 mi
- 19/03/2025225,905 mi+7,420 mi
- 19/03/2025225,905 mi
- 11/03/2026232,833 mi+6,928 mi
Average of roughly 10,465 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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