2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YM53 AYB
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 124,826 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM53 AYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 124,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM53 AYB 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 (YM53 AYB) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
YM53 AYB Mileage History
- 21/12/2023111,356 mi
- 27/12/2024118,653 mi+7,297 mi
- 27/12/2024118,654 mi+1 mi
- 09/12/2025124,826 mi+6,172 mi
- 11/12/2025124,826 mi
Average of roughly 6,825 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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