2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · R40 ULJ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2003. Recorded mileage 114,136 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1390cc
R40 ULJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 114,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R40 ULJ Mileage History
- 13/04/200630,450 mi
- 13/04/200630,450 mi
- 06/07/200734,822 mi+4,372 mi
- 22/09/200839,814 mi+4,992 mi
- 22/09/200839,814 mi
- 14/10/200955,645 mi+15,831 mi
- 30/03/201185,503 mi+29,858 mi
- 31/03/201185,503 mi
- 01/03/201296,041 mi+10,538 mi
- 08/04/2013109,792 mi+13,751 mi
- 08/04/2013109,792 mi
- 03/03/2014112,306 mi+2,514 mi
- 30/03/2015113,245 mi+939 mi
- 22/04/2016113,278 mi+33 mi
- 23/04/2016113,278 mi
- 27/04/2017113,522 mi+244 mi
- 04/04/2018113,537 mi+15 mi
- 04/04/2018113,537 mi
- 05/09/2019113,553 mi+16 mi
- 12/05/2020113,581 mi+28 mi
- 01/04/2021113,598 mi+17 mi
- 01/04/2021113,598 mi
- 27/04/2022113,751 mi+153 mi
- 28/04/2022113,751 mi
- 08/08/2023119,886 mi+6,135 mi
- 23/09/2024114,051 mi-5,835 mi
- 10/02/2026114,135 mi+84 mi
- 10/02/2026114,136 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,220 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R40 ULJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (R40 ULJ) between April 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))”.
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