2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SM03 MKL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 May 2003. Recorded mileage 124,752 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM03 MKL Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 124,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM03 MKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SM03 MKL) between May 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”.
SM03 MKL Mileage History
- 05/05/200642,653 mi
- 03/05/200749,984 mi+7,331 mi
- 24/04/200857,832 mi+7,848 mi
- 08/05/200964,972 mi+7,140 mi
- 27/04/201072,333 mi+7,361 mi
- 27/04/201072,333 mi
- 03/05/201179,335 mi+7,002 mi
- 24/01/201384,771 mi+5,436 mi
- 31/01/201384,771 mi
- 30/07/201491,148 mi+6,377 mi
- 30/07/201594,635 mi+3,487 mi
- 30/07/2016101,013 mi+6,378 mi
- 30/07/2016101,013 mi
- 29/07/2017103,821 mi+2,808 mi
- 23/07/2018104,612 mi+791 mi
- 26/07/2019107,815 mi+3,203 mi
- 30/07/2020110,215 mi+2,400 mi
- 29/07/2021112,634 mi+2,419 mi
- 28/07/2022114,832 mi+2,198 mi
- 27/07/2023116,858 mi+2,026 mi
- 27/07/2023116,858 mi
- 26/07/2024119,337 mi+2,479 mi
- 24/07/2025122,262 mi+2,925 mi
- 25/07/2025122,262 mi
- 03/08/2026124,752 mi+2,490 mi
- 03/08/2026124,752 mi
Average of roughly 4,055 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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