2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · R321 ABR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 141,967 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,967 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R321 ABR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2025
- 141,967 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R321 ABR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (R321 ABR) between August 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2025 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 (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
R321 ABR Mileage History
- 25/08/200637,579 mi
- 20/08/200743,925 mi+6,346 mi
- 25/01/200847,244 mi+3,319 mi
- 16/03/200956,385 mi+9,141 mi
- 16/03/200956,385 mi
- 18/02/201064,718 mi+8,333 mi
- 19/02/201064,718 mi
- 08/04/201169,724 mi+5,006 mi
- 12/04/201169,724 mi
- 28/03/201276,159 mi+6,435 mi
- 28/03/201276,159 mi
- 02/03/201388,420 mi+12,261 mi
- 18/03/201499,035 mi+10,615 mi
- 25/02/2015110,435 mi+11,400 mi
- 08/03/2016120,184 mi+9,749 mi
- 27/03/2017126,008 mi+5,824 mi
- 27/03/2018132,994 mi+6,986 mi
- 26/03/2019139,659 mi+6,665 mi
- 26/03/2019139,659 mi
- 20/06/2020141,647 mi+1,988 mi
- 14/06/2025141,967 mi+320 mi
Average of roughly 5,552 miles per year across 21 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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