2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LR53 PFN
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 104,215 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,215 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
LR53 PFN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 104,215 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LR53 PFN Mileage History
- 18/06/202491,983 mi
- 25/06/202492,154 mi+171 mi
- 10/06/202599,177 mi+7,023 mi
- 25/06/2026104,209 mi+5,032 mi
- 29/06/2026104,215 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,028 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LR53 PFN 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 PFN) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 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 (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”.
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