2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · SY53 BYN
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 120,747 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY53 BYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2025
- 120,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY53 BYN 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 (SY53 BYN) between April 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
SY53 BYN Mileage History
- 06/04/2023103,766 mi
- 26/04/2024110,541 mi+6,775 mi
- 09/05/2024110,659 mi+118 mi
- 09/04/2025120,403 mi+9,744 mi
- 23/04/2025120,747 mi+344 mi
Average of roughly 8,292 miles per year across 5 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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