2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PD51 GAP
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 135,294 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,294 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PD51 GAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 135,294 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PD51 GAP 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 (PD51 GAP) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Service brake excessively binding O/S/F wheel has serious brake bind (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working N/S stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
PD51 GAP Mileage History
- 19/05/2022127,974 mi
- 19/05/2022127,981 mi+7 mi
- 02/06/2023128,169 mi+188 mi
- 14/05/2024129,297 mi+1,128 mi
- 22/07/2025135,294 mi+5,997 mi
Average of roughly 2,305 miles per year across 5 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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