2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · LA03 VEL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 99,741 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA03 VEL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2023
- 99,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA03 VEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (LA03 VEL) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LA03 VEL Mileage History
- 04/08/202296,926 mi
- 05/08/202296,926 mi
- 23/08/202399,741 mi+2,815 mi
Average of roughly 2,678 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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