2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SJ53 WLL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 105,470 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,470 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
SJ53 WLL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 105,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 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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SJ53 WLL Mileage History
- 28/07/2022101,770 mi
- 05/08/2022101,841 mi+71 mi
- 30/08/2023103,761 mi+1,920 mi
- 17/10/2024104,861 mi+1,100 mi
- 22/10/2025105,470 mi+609 mi
Average of roughly 1,143 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SJ53 WLL 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 (SJ53 WLL) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
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