2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LS03 HBA
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2003. Recorded mileage 109,024 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,024 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS03 HBA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2025
- 109,024 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS03 HBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (LS03 HBA) between April 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2025 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
LS03 HBA Mileage History
- 28/04/200629,789 mi
- 26/04/200732,716 mi+2,927 mi
- 15/04/200836,595 mi+3,879 mi
- 28/04/200941,896 mi+5,301 mi
- 27/04/201043,438 mi+1,542 mi
- 26/04/201145,868 mi+2,430 mi
- 26/04/201145,868 mi
- 19/04/201247,286 mi+1,418 mi
- 22/04/201348,271 mi+985 mi
- 22/04/201348,271 mi
- 28/04/201449,047 mi+776 mi
- 21/04/201549,555 mi+508 mi
- 26/04/201650,263 mi+708 mi
- 14/04/201760,032 mi+9,769 mi
- 14/04/201869,538 mi+9,506 mi
- 14/04/201869,538 mi
- 15/04/201978,907 mi+9,369 mi
- 22/06/202083,554 mi+4,647 mi
- 16/06/202187,085 mi+3,531 mi
- 16/06/202291,140 mi+4,055 mi
- 13/06/202394,875 mi+3,735 mi
- 13/06/202394,875 mi
- 20/06/2024100,211 mi+5,336 mi
- 07/06/2025109,024 mi+8,813 mi
Average of roughly 4,146 miles per year across 24 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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