Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · MJ53 FMC

MJ53 FMC

2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 11/10/2003. Recorded mileage 151,280 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 04/05/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
151,280 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/05/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1984cc

MJ53 FMC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
  • 151,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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MJ53 FMC Mileage History

  1. 03/04/2024142,007 mi
  2. 12/04/2024142,012 mi+5 mi
  3. 05/04/2025143,606 mi+1,594 mi
  4. 05/04/2025143,606 mi
  5. 06/05/2026151,280 mi+7,674 mi

Average of roughly 4,439 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

MJ53 FMC MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 04:28
MOT Analysis

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 (MJ53 FMC) between April 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 May 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.

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