2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SA53 ACU
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 126,609 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/02/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
SA53 ACU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2020
- 126,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SA53 ACU Mileage History
- 14/11/200629,588 mi
- 19/11/200739,623 mi+10,035 mi
- 13/11/200848,790 mi+9,167 mi
- 16/11/200957,182 mi+8,392 mi
- 15/11/201064,623 mi+7,441 mi
- 25/11/201172,391 mi+7,768 mi
- 12/11/201279,248 mi+6,857 mi
- 12/11/201279,248 mi
- 18/11/201385,532 mi+6,284 mi
- 18/11/201385,532 mi
- 05/11/201490,141 mi+4,609 mi
- 05/11/201490,141 mi
- 19/11/201597,178 mi+7,037 mi
- 25/11/201597,186 mi+8 mi
- 18/11/2016102,401 mi+5,215 mi
- 31/10/2017108,693 mi+6,292 mi
- 17/01/2018110,597 mi+1,904 mi
- 21/11/2018115,185 mi+4,588 mi
- 19/10/2019121,365 mi+6,180 mi
- 19/10/2019121,365 mi
- 02/11/2020126,609 mi+5,244 mi
Average of roughly 6,946 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
SA53 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SA53 ACU) between November 2006 and November 2020.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)”.
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