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2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WG53 PWF

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04/07/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
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)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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WG53 PWF Mileage History

  1. 28/11/2023219,761 mi
  2. 05/07/2024224,712 mi+4,951 mi
  3. 12/06/2025232,739 mi+8,027 mi
  4. 23/06/2026240,463 mi+7,724 mi
  5. 06/07/2026240,641 mi+178 mi

Average of roughly 8,018 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WG53 PWF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 05:00
MOT Analysis

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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