2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YE03 TGD
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 178,337 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE03 TGD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/08/2025
- 178,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE03 TGD 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 (YE03 TGD) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
YE03 TGD Mileage History
- 12/09/2022167,914 mi
- 12/09/2022167,916 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2023171,811 mi+3,895 mi
- 13/10/2023171,830 mi+19 mi
- 19/08/2025178,337 mi+6,507 mi
Average of roughly 3,551 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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