2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RA53 FFU
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/10/2003. Recorded mileage 97,500 miles. MOT valid until 31/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1595cc
RA53 FFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 97,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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RA53 FFU Mileage History
- 14/08/202385,071 mi
- 31/08/202486,891 mi+1,820 mi
- 21/08/202591,598 mi+4,707 mi
- 21/08/202591,598 mi
- 02/09/202697,500 mi+5,902 mi
Average of roughly 4,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA53 FFU 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 (RA53 FFU) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
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