2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YG53 GFX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 157,299 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YG53 GFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 157,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YG53 GFX Mileage History
- 20/10/2022143,000 mi
- 25/11/2023148,006 mi+5,006 mi
- 23/12/2024155,203 mi+7,197 mi
- 22/01/2025155,235 mi+32 mi
- 09/03/2026157,299 mi+2,064 mi
Average of roughly 4,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YG53 GFX 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 (YG53 GFX) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Fuel tank insecure tank strap (6.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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