2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OU03 ECF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 137,407 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,407 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU03 ECF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2022
- 137,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU03 ECF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (OU03 ECF) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing is also rough when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
OU03 ECF Mileage History
- 25/08/2022137,405 mi
- 26/08/2022137,407 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 884 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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