2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OW03 CTK
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 186,817 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,817 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OW03 CTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 186,817 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.
OW03 CTK 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 (OW03 CTK) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OW03 CTK Mileage History
- 02/07/2022169,052 mi
- 02/07/2022169,052 mi
- 01/07/2023173,576 mi+4,524 mi
- 02/07/2024179,670 mi+6,094 mi
- 30/06/2025186,817 mi+7,147 mi
Average of roughly 5,930 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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