2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · PE03 CVS
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 135,436 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE03 CVS Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
- 135,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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PE03 CVS Mileage History
- 12/03/2025135,432 mi
- 23/05/2025135,436 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 20 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
PE03 CVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (PE03 CVS) between March 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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