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2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · R28 BDE

R28 BDE

2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 112,775 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15/07/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
112,775 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/07/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
2792cc

R28 BDE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
  • 112,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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R28 BDE Mileage History

  1. 29/09/2022103,862 mi
  2. 08/11/2023106,120 mi+2,258 mi
  3. 19/12/2024109,156 mi+3,036 mi
  4. 16/07/2026112,775 mi+3,619 mi
  5. 17/07/2026112,775 mi

Average of roughly 2,347 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R28 BDE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 19:36
MOT Analysis

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 (R28 BDE) between September 2022 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 July 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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