2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · SV03 AEM
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 113,472 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2013.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV03 AEM Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2012
- 113,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV03 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SV03 AEM) between October 2006 and May 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)”.
SV03 AEM Mileage History
- 09/10/200674,598 mi
- 09/10/200674,600 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/200783,230 mi+8,630 mi
- 12/04/200783,230 mi
- 08/04/200891,632 mi+8,402 mi
- 09/04/200996,540 mi+4,908 mi
- 30/03/2010101,569 mi+5,029 mi
- 30/03/2010101,569 mi
- 24/05/2011111,901 mi+10,332 mi
- 04/05/2012113,472 mi+1,571 mi
Average of roughly 6,981 miles per year across 10 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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