2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YJ03 DOF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 107,120 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YJ03 DOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 107,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YJ03 DOF Mileage History
- 25/04/202395,887 mi
- 10/04/2024101,332 mi+5,445 mi
- 09/04/2025103,554 mi+2,222 mi
- 23/03/2026106,953 mi+3,399 mi
- 07/04/2026107,120 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 3,805 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YJ03 DOF 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 (YJ03 DOF) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 April 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 (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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