2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · LR03 LCV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 163,941 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR03 LCV Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2024
- 163,941 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR03 LCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (LR03 LCV) between March 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2024 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: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
LR03 LCV Mileage History
- 23/03/200639,479 mi
- 30/05/200748,628 mi+9,149 mi
- 23/05/200856,866 mi+8,238 mi
- 27/05/200965,283 mi+8,417 mi
- 27/05/200965,283 mi
- 28/05/201076,058 mi+10,775 mi
- 31/05/201186,719 mi+10,661 mi
- 08/05/201297,003 mi+10,284 mi
- 02/05/2013108,364 mi+11,361 mi
- 15/05/2014120,595 mi+12,231 mi
- 18/05/2015127,999 mi+7,404 mi
- 01/06/2016133,119 mi+5,120 mi
- 01/06/2016133,119 mi
- 28/06/2017136,486 mi+3,367 mi
- 27/06/2018138,887 mi+2,401 mi
- 26/06/2019140,800 mi+1,913 mi
- 28/12/2020146,689 mi+5,889 mi
- 06/01/2021146,730 mi+41 mi
- 17/01/2022151,172 mi+4,442 mi
- 19/01/2022151,203 mi+31 mi
- 14/01/2023159,005 mi+7,802 mi
- 12/01/2024163,941 mi+4,936 mi
Average of roughly 6,990 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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