2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YP03 SWU
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 83,863 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP03 SWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2024
- 83,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP03 SWU 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 (YP03 SWU) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2024 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREAD. 195/65 15. (5”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. 195/65/15 (5.2”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure broken bracket (4.1.1 (c))”.
YP03 SWU Mileage History
- 22/06/202267,897 mi
- 15/06/202374,969 mi+7,072 mi
- 07/08/202375,142 mi+173 mi
- 07/08/202375,142 mi
- 05/08/202483,863 mi+8,721 mi
Average of roughly 7,526 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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