2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SB53 WWC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2003. Recorded mileage 165,340 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/11/2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/03/2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,340 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
SB53 WWC Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2021
- 165,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SB53 WWC Mileage History
- 06/10/2021165,005 mi
- 03/11/2021165,260 mi+255 mi
- 18/11/2021165,340 mi+80 mi
Average of roughly 2,841 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SB53 WWC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SB53 WWC) between October 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2021 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: Brakes (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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