2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WP03 NFY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 205,923 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,923 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP03 NFY Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 205,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP03 NFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (WP03 NFY) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake caliper piston wet (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WP03 NFY Mileage History
- 23/06/200656,818 mi
- 23/06/200656,818 mi
- 06/07/200764,607 mi+7,789 mi
- 02/07/200871,593 mi+6,986 mi
- 02/07/200871,593 mi
- 23/06/200978,104 mi+6,511 mi
- 21/07/201084,765 mi+6,661 mi
- 13/07/201190,319 mi+5,554 mi
- 19/07/201190,450 mi+131 mi
- 27/06/201296,704 mi+6,254 mi
- 16/07/2013102,769 mi+6,065 mi
- 16/07/2013102,769 mi
- 16/07/2014108,481 mi+5,712 mi
- 21/07/2015114,985 mi+6,504 mi
- 21/07/2015114,985 mi
- 19/07/2016121,584 mi+6,599 mi
- 26/06/2017127,847 mi+6,263 mi
- 26/06/2018135,019 mi+7,172 mi
- 28/06/2019149,872 mi+14,853 mi
- 28/06/2019149,872 mi
- 16/06/2020159,908 mi+10,036 mi
- 09/06/2021160,556 mi+648 mi
- 09/06/2022162,937 mi+2,381 mi
- 08/06/2023171,165 mi+8,228 mi
- 08/06/2023171,167 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/2024184,850 mi+13,683 mi
- 13/06/2024184,854 mi+4 mi
- 13/06/2025197,226 mi+12,372 mi
- 28/05/2026205,923 mi+8,697 mi
- 28/05/2026205,923 mi
Average of roughly 7,482 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
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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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