2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · NG03 VPP
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 225,913 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NG03 VPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 225,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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NG03 VPP Mileage History
- 05/12/2023213,202 mi
- 11/12/2023213,336 mi+134 mi
- 13/12/2024220,621 mi+7,285 mi
- 17/12/2024220,715 mi+94 mi
- 15/12/2025225,913 mi+5,198 mi
Average of roughly 6,266 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NG03 VPP 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 (NG03 VPP) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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