2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SD53 UXB
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 78,105 miles. MOT valid until 19/03/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1595cc
SD53 UXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 78,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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SD53 UXB Mileage History
- 27/02/202464,654 mi
- 04/03/202570,310 mi+5,656 mi
- 19/03/202678,102 mi+7,792 mi
- 19/03/202678,105 mi+3 mi
- 20/03/202678,105 mi
Average of roughly 6,534 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SD53 UXB 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 (SD53 UXB) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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