2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WG53 PWF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2003. Recorded mileage 240,641 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
WG53 PWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 240,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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WG53 PWF Mileage History
- 28/11/2023219,761 mi
- 05/07/2024224,712 mi+4,951 mi
- 12/06/2025232,739 mi+8,027 mi
- 23/06/2026240,463 mi+7,724 mi
- 06/07/2026240,641 mi+178 mi
Average of roughly 8,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG53 PWF 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 (WG53 PWF) between November 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) ”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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