2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LR03 HLE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 241,299 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 241,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 HLE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 241,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 HLE 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 (LR03 HLE) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 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: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
LR03 HLE Mileage History
- 15/07/2024238,052 mi
- 18/07/2024238,057 mi+5 mi
- 23/07/2025238,913 mi+856 mi
- 13/07/2026241,299 mi+2,386 mi
- 13/07/2026241,299 mi
Average of roughly 1,629 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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