2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SH53 CWE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 62,806 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
SH53 CWE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2021
- 62,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SH53 CWE Mileage History
- 05/10/202162,804 mi
- 05/10/202162,806 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,709 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SH53 CWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SH53 CWE) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2021 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: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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