2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · OY03 GRK
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 207,146 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY03 GRK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 207,146 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.
OY03 GRK 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 (OY03 GRK) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
OY03 GRK Mileage History
- 25/11/2022162,850 mi
- 02/12/2023179,025 mi+16,175 mi
- 07/01/2025194,044 mi+15,019 mi
- 07/01/2025194,045 mi+1 mi
- 13/01/2026207,146 mi+13,101 mi
Average of roughly 14,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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