2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · WV53 PYF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/09/2003. Recorded mileage 195,555 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,555 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
WV53 PYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
- 195,555 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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WV53 PYF Mileage History
- 13/08/2024171,724 mi
- 05/08/2025185,324 mi+13,600 mi
- 05/08/2025185,324 mi
- 04/08/2026195,555 mi+10,231 mi
- 04/08/2026195,555 mi
Average of roughly 12,070 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WV53 PYF 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 (WV53 PYF) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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