2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OU03 XDB
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 194,913 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,913 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU03 XDB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2025
- 194,913 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU03 XDB 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 (OU03 XDB) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 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 (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
OU03 XDB Mileage History
- 06/09/2023172,729 mi
- 06/09/2023172,744 mi+15 mi
- 10/09/2024185,149 mi+12,405 mi
- 08/09/2025194,903 mi+9,754 mi
- 09/09/2025194,913 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 11,035 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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