2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YD03 YCC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 171,397 miles. MOT expired on 12 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YD03 YCC Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2023
- 171,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD03 YCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YD03 YCC) between February 2006 and August 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Central Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
YD03 YCC Mileage History
- 22/02/200637,032 mi
- 03/03/200749,859 mi+12,827 mi
- 01/03/200864,345 mi+14,486 mi
- 26/02/200979,856 mi+15,511 mi
- 05/03/201095,008 mi+15,152 mi
- 05/03/201095,008 mi
- 01/02/2011105,175 mi+10,167 mi
- 02/02/2011105,177 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/2012112,639 mi+7,462 mi
- 04/02/2013119,811 mi+7,172 mi
- 04/02/2013119,811 mi
- 29/01/2014126,089 mi+6,278 mi
- 29/01/2014126,089 mi
- 06/02/2015134,469 mi+8,380 mi
- 06/02/2016140,781 mi+6,312 mi
- 23/01/2017146,330 mi+5,549 mi
- 23/01/2017146,330 mi
- 02/02/2018152,095 mi+5,765 mi
- 01/02/2019154,785 mi+2,690 mi
- 05/02/2020158,272 mi+3,487 mi
- 08/02/2020158,272 mi
- 07/08/2021162,056 mi+3,784 mi
- 30/07/2022165,041 mi+2,985 mi
- 14/08/2023171,397 mi+6,356 mi
- 14/08/2023171,397 mi
Average of roughly 7,690 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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