2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · OU53 OEX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 95,446 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU53 OEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 95,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU53 OEX 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 (OU53 OEX) between June 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 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: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
OU53 OEX Mileage History
- 15/06/202389,562 mi
- 03/07/202492,900 mi+3,338 mi
- 03/07/202492,900 mi
- 19/09/202595,446 mi+2,546 mi
- 19/09/202595,446 mi
Average of roughly 2,599 miles per year across 5 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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