2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · PF53 UUJ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 48,031 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF53 UUJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 48,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF53 UUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (PF53 UUJ) between November 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (23 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PF53 UUJ Mileage History
- 28/11/200711,870 mi
- 28/11/200813,930 mi+2,060 mi
- 24/11/200915,876 mi+1,946 mi
- 24/11/200915,876 mi
- 29/11/201019,103 mi+3,227 mi
- 02/12/201121,133 mi+2,030 mi
- 03/12/201223,347 mi+2,214 mi
- 03/12/201223,347 mi
- 09/12/201325,345 mi+1,998 mi
- 17/12/201325,429 mi+84 mi
- 06/01/201527,347 mi+1,918 mi
- 06/01/201527,347 mi
- 14/01/201630,383 mi+3,036 mi
- 20/01/201732,129 mi+1,746 mi
- 21/01/201732,129 mi
- 16/08/201832,462 mi+333 mi
- 02/11/202036,920 mi+4,458 mi
- 07/03/202245,470 mi+8,550 mi
- 08/03/202245,470 mi
- 27/02/202347,214 mi+1,744 mi
- 12/10/202648,030 mi+816 mi
- 13/10/202648,031 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,916 miles per year across 22 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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