2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · ST53 HLE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 142,416 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST53 HLE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2022
- 142,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST53 HLE 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 (ST53 HLE) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 May 2022 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: Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat inoperative (4.1.5 (b))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .70 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ST53 HLE Mileage History
- 18/05/2022142,414 mi
- 19/05/2022142,416 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 788 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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