2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MM03 XMG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 160,139 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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MM03 XMG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 160,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM03 XMG 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 (MM03 XMG) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MM03 XMG Mileage History
- 01/08/2023138,994 mi
- 03/09/2024146,272 mi+7,278 mi
- 04/09/2024146,290 mi+18 mi
- 26/08/2025160,139 mi+13,849 mi
- 26/08/2025160,139 mi
Average of roughly 10,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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