2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YM53 KCY
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/12/2003. Recorded mileage 174,246 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/01/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,246 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
YM53 KCY Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2024
- 174,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 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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YM53 KCY Mileage History
- 01/12/200637,117 mi
- 07/12/200748,882 mi+11,765 mi
- 14/07/200852,962 mi+4,080 mi
- 27/06/200967,145 mi+14,183 mi
- 12/07/201075,699 mi+8,554 mi
- 25/07/201182,090 mi+6,391 mi
- 28/07/201297,362 mi+15,272 mi
- 27/07/2013113,107 mi+15,745 mi
- 27/07/2013113,107 mi
- 25/07/2014127,870 mi+14,763 mi
- 01/08/2015136,386 mi+8,516 mi
- 12/08/2016139,837 mi+3,451 mi
- 16/08/2016139,853 mi+16 mi
- 16/08/2017142,516 mi+2,663 mi
- 03/08/2018145,104 mi+2,588 mi
- 25/08/2018145,252 mi+148 mi
- 14/09/2019152,976 mi+7,724 mi
- 21/12/2020158,366 mi+5,390 mi
- 21/12/2021162,663 mi+4,297 mi
- 20/12/2022168,463 mi+5,800 mi
- 05/01/2024174,246 mi+5,783 mi
- 05/01/2024174,246 mi
Average of roughly 8,022 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
YM53 KCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YM53 KCY) between December 2006 and January 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 January 2024 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 (16 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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