2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SB53 UNK
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 64,489 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SB53 UNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/05/2026
- 64,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SB53 UNK Mileage History
- 20/04/202239,725 mi
- 03/04/202351,230 mi+11,505 mi
- 14/04/202351,435 mi+205 mi
- 02/04/202459,582 mi+8,147 mi
- 15/05/202664,489 mi+4,907 mi
Average of roughly 6,087 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 UNK 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 (SB53 UNK) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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