2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · R30 NBE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 154,282 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R30 NBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 154,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R30 NBE MOT History
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 (R30 NBE) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 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), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle bush mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
R30 NBE Mileage History
- 28/09/2022128,888 mi
- 14/10/2023140,061 mi+11,173 mi
- 16/10/2024147,409 mi+7,348 mi
- 29/10/2024147,421 mi+12 mi
- 31/10/2025154,282 mi+6,861 mi
Average of roughly 8,215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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