2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · WV53 DRX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 175,274 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WV53 DRX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 175,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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WV53 DRX Mileage History
- 03/02/2023168,604 mi
- 06/02/2023168,604 mi
- 25/03/2026175,274 mi+6,670 mi
Average of roughly 2,125 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
WV53 DRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (WV53 DRX) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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