2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LR53 ACO
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 93,126 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR53 ACO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 93,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 ACO 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 (LR53 ACO) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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 (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LR53 ACO Mileage History
- 13/11/202387,792 mi
- 14/11/202387,792 mi
- 01/11/202490,427 mi+2,635 mi
- 08/11/202490,427 mi
- 31/10/202593,126 mi+2,699 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 miles per year across 5 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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