2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · YL53 AHY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 10/11/2003. Recorded mileage 126,681 miles. MOT valid until 19/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,681 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3189cc
YL53 AHY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 126,681 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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YL53 AHY Mileage History
- 06/12/200640,413 mi
- 10/05/200741,120 mi+707 mi
- 09/04/200849,522 mi+8,402 mi
- 08/04/200956,961 mi+7,439 mi
- 21/04/201061,882 mi+4,921 mi
- 21/04/201061,882 mi
- 28/03/201167,064 mi+5,182 mi
- 10/04/201273,617 mi+6,553 mi
- 18/04/201379,980 mi+6,363 mi
- 10/04/201485,826 mi+5,846 mi
- 20/04/201591,641 mi+5,815 mi
- 22/04/201696,794 mi+5,153 mi
- 25/04/201696,798 mi+4 mi
- 13/04/2017102,333 mi+5,535 mi
- 11/04/2018107,906 mi+5,573 mi
- 04/04/2019113,529 mi+5,623 mi
- 22/04/2020117,988 mi+4,459 mi
- 19/04/2021119,649 mi+1,661 mi
- 11/04/2022121,281 mi+1,632 mi
- 12/04/2022121,281 mi
- 17/04/2023122,827 mi+1,546 mi
- 10/04/2024124,606 mi+1,779 mi
- 16/04/2025126,058 mi+1,452 mi
- 24/04/2025126,070 mi+12 mi
- 20/01/2026126,681 mi+611 mi
Average of roughly 4,511 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
YL53 AHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YL53 AHY) between December 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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