2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RK53 SVR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 174,858 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK53 SVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 174,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK53 SVR 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 (RK53 SVR) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))”.
RK53 SVR Mileage History
- 12/09/2022165,097 mi
- 23/09/2022165,124 mi+27 mi
- 19/09/2023169,422 mi+4,298 mi
- 19/09/2023169,422 mi
- 03/10/2024174,858 mi+5,436 mi
Average of roughly 4,741 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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