2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RO03 AKG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 May 2003. Recorded mileage 137,489 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO03 AKG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2025
- 137,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO03 AKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (RO03 AKG) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RO03 AKG Mileage History
- 16/11/2021132,040 mi
- 16/11/2022135,085 mi+3,045 mi
- 07/10/2025137,486 mi+2,401 mi
- 11/10/2025137,489 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,397 miles per year across 4 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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