2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YF03 AGV
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 May 2003. Recorded mileage 138,677 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF03 AGV Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 138,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF03 AGV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YF03 AGV) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Suspension (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 76 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
YF03 AGV Mileage History
- 05/05/200624,347 mi
- 27/07/200730,256 mi+5,909 mi
- 27/07/200730,256 mi
- 16/07/200842,588 mi+12,332 mi
- 22/06/200950,440 mi+7,852 mi
- 24/06/200950,440 mi
- 29/06/201055,054 mi+4,614 mi
- 06/06/201168,267 mi+13,213 mi
- 06/06/201168,267 mi
- 12/07/201284,287 mi+16,020 mi
- 05/04/201392,263 mi+7,976 mi
- 05/04/201392,263 mi
- 25/03/201496,688 mi+4,425 mi
- 25/03/201496,688 mi
- 17/03/2015101,149 mi+4,461 mi
- 23/03/2016107,586 mi+6,437 mi
- 23/03/2016107,586 mi
- 31/03/2017120,792 mi+13,206 mi
- 03/04/2017120,793 mi+1 mi
- 28/03/2018127,474 mi+6,681 mi
- 05/04/2019132,775 mi+5,301 mi
- 06/04/2019132,774 mi-1 mi
- 17/03/2020134,407 mi+1,633 mi
- 17/03/2020134,407 mi
- 15/03/2021135,022 mi+615 mi
- 01/04/2022135,534 mi+512 mi
- 28/03/2023136,759 mi+1,225 mi
- 04/04/2024137,589 mi+830 mi
- 18/04/2024137,612 mi+23 mi
- 17/06/2025137,683 mi+71 mi
- 26/06/2025137,689 mi+6 mi
- 19/05/2026138,674 mi+985 mi
- 26/05/2026138,677 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,700 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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