2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · OV03 VMM
2003 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2003. Recorded mileage 68,825 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV03 VMM Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 68,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV03 VMM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (OV03 VMM) between May 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking Steering pipe leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
OV03 VMM Mileage History
- 04/05/200615,493 mi
- 04/05/200720,640 mi+5,147 mi
- 06/05/200827,716 mi+7,076 mi
- 08/05/200827,716 mi
- 07/05/200932,991 mi+5,275 mi
- 05/05/201038,741 mi+5,750 mi
- 10/05/201039,239 mi+498 mi
- 05/05/201143,188 mi+3,949 mi
- 05/05/201143,188 mi
- 03/05/201247,743 mi+4,555 mi
- 23/04/201351,743 mi+4,000 mi
- 30/04/201454,416 mi+2,673 mi
- 28/04/201556,954 mi+2,538 mi
- 28/09/201659,565 mi+2,611 mi
- 02/11/201766,202 mi+6,637 mi
- 06/07/201967,198 mi+996 mi
- 19/05/202168,344 mi+1,146 mi
- 07/06/202268,682 mi+338 mi
- 20/09/202368,766 mi+84 mi
- 27/09/202368,767 mi+1 mi
- 04/10/202468,817 mi+50 mi
- 25/10/202568,825 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,738 miles per year across 22 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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