2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · SN53 UMD
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 95,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,577 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
SN53 UMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/08/2024
- 95,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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SN53 UMD Mileage History
- 02/08/202290,337 mi
- 11/08/202290,483 mi+146 mi
- 21/08/202394,171 mi+3,688 mi
- 06/09/202394,179 mi+8 mi
- 29/08/202495,577 mi+1,398 mi
Average of roughly 2,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SN53 UMD 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 (SN53 UMD) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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