2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · WR03 FXL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22/05/2003. Recorded mileage 159,275 miles. MOT valid until 30/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1781cc
WR03 FXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2026
- 159,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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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WR03 FXL Mileage History
- 01/09/2023134,416 mi
- 31/01/2025147,221 mi+12,805 mi
- 21/04/2026159,223 mi+12,002 mi
- 02/05/2026159,275 mi+52 mi
- 02/05/2026159,275 mi
Average of roughly 9,321 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WR03 FXL 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 (WR03 FXL) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 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: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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