2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · ML03 AEC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2003. Recorded mileage 180,699 miles. MOT valid until 10/02/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,699 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
ML03 AEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 180,699 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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ML03 AEC Mileage History
- 06/02/2024164,265 mi
- 07/02/2024164,265 mi
- 07/02/2025171,162 mi+6,897 mi
- 07/02/2025171,162 mi
- 11/02/2026180,699 mi+9,537 mi
Average of roughly 8,157 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ML03 AEC 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 (ML03 AEC) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 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: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fit (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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