2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · RX53 BYB
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/09/2003. Recorded mileage 115,069 miles. MOT valid until 26/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
RX53 BYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 115,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres 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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RX53 BYB Mileage History
- 05/10/202281,208 mi
- 27/10/202393,127 mi+11,919 mi
- 27/10/202393,131 mi+4 mi
- 25/10/2024106,203 mi+13,072 mi
- 03/10/2025115,069 mi+8,866 mi
Average of roughly 11,305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX53 BYB 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 (RX53 BYB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 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 (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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