2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · MM53 FYN
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 148,526 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM53 FYN Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 148,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (111 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM53 FYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (MM53 FYN) between December 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (111 issues), Tyres (47 issues), Suspension (39 issues), Lighting (30 issues), Windscreen (29 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 245 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: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
MM53 FYN Mileage History
- 11/12/200645,036 mi
- 10/12/200754,444 mi+9,408 mi
- 12/12/200862,921 mi+8,477 mi
- 17/12/200862,923 mi+2 mi
- 17/12/200971,188 mi+8,265 mi
- 15/12/201081,851 mi+10,663 mi
- 06/01/201298,262 mi+16,411 mi
- 09/01/201298,286 mi+24 mi
- 14/01/2013113,990 mi+15,704 mi
- 14/01/2013113,990 mi
- 13/01/2014123,541 mi+9,551 mi
- 15/01/2014123,552 mi+11 mi
- 01/09/2015133,453 mi+9,901 mi
- 23/08/2016134,984 mi+1,531 mi
- 23/08/2017136,579 mi+1,595 mi
- 20/08/2018138,105 mi+1,526 mi
- 21/08/2018138,108 mi+3 mi
- 14/08/2019139,814 mi+1,706 mi
- 17/08/2020141,005 mi+1,191 mi
- 17/08/2020141,008 mi+3 mi
- 09/08/2021143,450 mi+2,442 mi
- 10/08/2021143,452 mi+2 mi
- 19/08/2022146,649 mi+3,197 mi
- 23/08/2022146,651 mi+2 mi
- 08/08/2023147,425 mi+774 mi
- 29/09/2023147,428 mi+3 mi
- 24/09/2024147,940 mi+512 mi
- 24/09/2024147,940 mi
- 17/09/2025148,276 mi+336 mi
- 14/09/2026148,526 mi+250 mi
- 14/09/2026148,526 mi
Average of roughly 5,238 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
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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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