2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SK53 WGA
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 161,204 miles. MOT expired on 21 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK53 WGA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2023
- 161,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK53 WGA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SK53 WGA) between January 2007 and April 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
SK53 WGA Mileage History
- 19/01/200719,354 mi
- 16/05/200826,820 mi+7,466 mi
- 26/05/200931,795 mi+4,975 mi
- 26/05/200931,795 mi
- 30/08/201038,600 mi+6,805 mi
- 31/08/201144,508 mi+5,908 mi
- 13/08/201249,867 mi+5,359 mi
- 29/08/201357,731 mi+7,864 mi
- 30/08/201357,732 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/201466,306 mi+8,574 mi
- 18/08/201574,731 mi+8,425 mi
- 18/08/201684,929 mi+10,198 mi
- 18/08/201684,929 mi
- 04/09/201795,785 mi+10,856 mi
- 05/09/201795,788 mi+3 mi
- 12/09/2018106,366 mi+10,578 mi
- 13/09/2018106,367 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/2019118,926 mi+12,559 mi
- 18/09/2019118,927 mi+1 mi
- 10/04/2021125,410 mi+6,483 mi
- 23/04/2021125,411 mi+1 mi
- 21/04/2022144,682 mi+19,271 mi
- 20/04/2023161,204 mi+16,522 mi
Average of roughly 8,729 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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