2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YP53 WYL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 239,012 miles. MOT expired on 02 Dec 2025. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 239,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YP53 WYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2024
- 239,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YP53 WYL Mileage History
- 14/10/2021208,957 mi
- 07/11/2022217,234 mi+8,277 mi
- 31/10/2023228,744 mi+11,510 mi
- 27/11/2024238,994 mi+10,250 mi
- 03/12/2024239,012 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 9,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YP53 WYL 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 (YP53 WYL) between October 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2024 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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