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2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WN03 YJM

WN03 YJM

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29/05/2003. Recorded mileage 184,935 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/05/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
184,935 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2003
Engine
1896cc

WN03 YJM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
  • 184,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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WN03 YJM Mileage History

  1. 25/02/2022174,392 mi
  2. 07/06/2023179,569 mi+5,177 mi
  3. 20/06/2023179,574 mi+5 mi
  4. 16/05/2025184,881 mi+5,307 mi
  5. 02/06/2025184,935 mi+54 mi

Average of roughly 3,228 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

WN03 YJM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Sept 2026, 08:02
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 (WN03 YJM) between February 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 June 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (3 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: “Front Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (a))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.

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