2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MK53 FGG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 210,509 miles. MOT valid until 04/01/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 210,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
MK53 FGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2026
- 210,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 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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MK53 FGG Mileage History
- 22/12/2023203,876 mi
- 20/12/2024207,565 mi+3,689 mi
- 31/12/2024207,584 mi+19 mi
- 19/12/2025210,501 mi+2,917 mi
- 05/01/2026210,509 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,252 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MK53 FGG 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 (MK53 FGG) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 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 (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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