2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.3L Petrol · P13 SBY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.3L, petrol). First registered 24/03/2003. Recorded mileage 135,914 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2324cc
P13 SBY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 135,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P13 SBY Mileage History
- 17/03/200627,732 mi
- 20/03/200735,579 mi+7,847 mi
- 19/03/200843,703 mi+8,124 mi
- 25/03/200952,861 mi+9,158 mi
- 18/03/201066,842 mi+13,981 mi
- 19/03/201066,842 mi
- 23/03/201174,613 mi+7,771 mi
- 08/03/201280,351 mi+5,738 mi
- 15/03/201382,614 mi+2,263 mi
- 25/02/201484,976 mi+2,362 mi
- 25/02/201484,976 mi
- 25/02/201591,992 mi+7,016 mi
- 19/09/201698,030 mi+6,038 mi
- 04/01/2018104,269 mi+6,239 mi
- 08/01/2018104,301 mi+32 mi
- 28/02/2019107,779 mi+3,478 mi
- 02/10/2020111,476 mi+3,697 mi
- 07/10/2020111,478 mi+2 mi
- 02/12/2021115,872 mi+4,394 mi
- 14/12/2021115,959 mi+87 mi
- 23/11/2022121,171 mi+5,212 mi
- 13/12/2022121,562 mi+391 mi
- 09/01/2024125,920 mi+4,358 mi
- 07/01/2025131,063 mi+5,143 mi
- 13/01/2025131,133 mi+70 mi
- 13/01/2026135,875 mi+4,742 mi
- 15/01/2026135,914 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 5,455 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
P13 SBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (P13 SBY) between March 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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