2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YH03 XVF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 129,460 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH03 XVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 129,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH03 XVF 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 (YH03 XVF) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 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 (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINK BUSHES WORN BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROP LINKS BUSHES WORN BOLTS LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
YH03 XVF Mileage History
- 25/07/2023129,332 mi
- 27/07/2023129,333 mi+1 mi
- 10/10/2024129,367 mi+34 mi
- 17/10/2024129,367 mi
- 24/10/2025129,460 mi+93 mi
Average of roughly 57 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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