2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · PJ03 JPV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 140,191 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ03 JPV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2022
- 140,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ03 JPV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (PJ03 JPV) between February 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2022 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: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested exhaust defective (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
PJ03 JPV Mileage History
- 22/02/200649,817 mi
- 23/02/200764,070 mi+14,253 mi
- 05/03/200872,153 mi+8,083 mi
- 23/04/200986,713 mi+14,560 mi
- 23/04/200986,713 mi
- 02/02/201095,554 mi+8,841 mi
- 28/01/2011989,185 mi+893,631 mi
- 24/01/2012102,091 mi-887,094 mi
- 28/01/2013108,600 mi+6,509 mi
- 23/01/2014113,429 mi+4,829 mi
- 30/01/2015117,385 mi+3,956 mi
- 02/02/2016122,875 mi+5,490 mi
- 05/01/2017126,267 mi+3,392 mi
- 05/01/2017126,267 mi
- 18/01/2018128,809 mi+2,542 mi
- 22/01/2018128,809 mi
- 10/01/2019131,859 mi+3,050 mi
- 10/01/2019131,860 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/2020135,156 mi+3,296 mi
- 31/01/2020135,156 mi
- 28/01/2021137,260 mi+2,104 mi
- 28/01/2021137,264 mi+4 mi
- 26/01/2022140,191 mi+2,927 mi
- 26/01/2022140,191 mi
Average of roughly 5,674 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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