2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YK53 SFF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/09/2003. Recorded mileage 112,726 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,726 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
YK53 SFF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2023
- 112,726 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YK53 SFF Mileage History
- 28/09/2022108,608 mi
- 22/11/2022108,661 mi+53 mi
- 20/11/2023112,726 mi+4,065 mi
Average of roughly 3,596 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YK53 SFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YK53 SFF) between September 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 November 2023 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front sub ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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