2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LD53 LFE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 98,646 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD53 LFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 98,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD53 LFE 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 (LD53 LFE) between October 2021 and September 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (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: “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LD53 LFE Mileage History
- 01/10/202191,668 mi
- 04/10/202295,992 mi+4,324 mi
- 25/09/202397,578 mi+1,586 mi
- 27/09/202397,578 mi
- 30/09/202498,646 mi+1,068 mi
Average of roughly 2,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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