2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · PE53 EXC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16/09/2003. Recorded mileage 82,346 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
PE53 EXC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2023
- 82,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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PE53 EXC Mileage History
- 01/09/200617,358 mi
- 28/08/200722,854 mi+5,496 mi
- 09/09/200828,585 mi+5,731 mi
- 03/06/200933,035 mi+4,450 mi
- 03/06/201037,785 mi+4,750 mi
- 24/06/201142,097 mi+4,312 mi
- 06/07/201247,670 mi+5,573 mi
- 15/07/201352,935 mi+5,265 mi
- 25/07/201458,314 mi+5,379 mi
- 03/07/201561,297 mi+2,983 mi
- 03/07/201561,297 mi
- 23/08/201664,104 mi+2,807 mi
- 24/08/201664,104 mi
- 26/08/201765,888 mi+1,784 mi
- 21/08/201866,520 mi+632 mi
- 31/08/201866,520 mi
- 31/08/201967,521 mi+1,001 mi
- 29/08/202068,657 mi+1,136 mi
- 20/07/202170,830 mi+2,173 mi
- 14/07/202272,966 mi+2,136 mi
- 14/09/202272,989 mi+23 mi
- 11/09/202382,346 mi+9,357 mi
- 11/09/202382,346 mi
Average of roughly 3,817 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
PE53 EXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (PE53 EXC) between September 2006 and September 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated ( hose to caliper ). (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
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