2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · VA03 XRE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 17/07/2003. Recorded mileage 134,410 miles. MOT valid until 27/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 2792cc
VA03 XRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 134,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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VA03 XRE Mileage History
- 07/03/2023132,544 mi
- 07/03/2023132,546 mi+2 mi
- 11/02/2025133,584 mi+1,038 mi
- 07/03/2025133,646 mi+62 mi
- 29/04/2026134,410 mi+764 mi
Average of roughly 593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VA03 XRE 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 (VA03 XRE) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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