2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · LR53 BWN
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 162,267 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,267 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR53 BWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 162,267 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR53 BWN 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 BWN) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LR53 BWN Mileage History
- 27/09/2023150,288 mi
- 11/09/2024156,748 mi+6,460 mi
- 17/09/2024156,845 mi+97 mi
- 10/09/2025162,156 mi+5,311 mi
- 17/09/2025162,267 mi+111 mi
Average of roughly 6,067 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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