2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · YR53 PBX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 63,139 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 3200cc
YR53 PBX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 63,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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YR53 PBX Mileage History
- 19/09/200613,505 mi
- 11/09/200718,280 mi+4,775 mi
- 23/09/200823,456 mi+5,176 mi
- 18/09/200927,201 mi+3,745 mi
- 19/09/200927,201 mi
- 15/09/201031,259 mi+4,058 mi
- 17/09/201031,259 mi
- 08/09/201135,604 mi+4,345 mi
- 12/09/201239,342 mi+3,738 mi
- 12/09/201239,347 mi+5 mi
- 18/09/201342,572 mi+3,225 mi
- 18/09/201342,572 mi
- 15/09/201446,639 mi+4,067 mi
- 16/09/201446,643 mi+4 mi
- 18/09/201549,857 mi+3,214 mi
- 18/09/201549,861 mi+4 mi
- 21/09/201652,812 mi+2,951 mi
- 22/09/201652,816 mi+4 mi
- 20/10/201652,933 mi+117 mi
- 13/10/201757,899 mi+4,966 mi
- 30/03/201958,500 mi+601 mi
- 22/05/202059,457 mi+957 mi
- 24/07/202160,490 mi+1,033 mi
- 15/08/202261,057 mi+567 mi
- 05/09/202361,543 mi+486 mi
- 03/09/202462,194 mi+651 mi
- 09/09/202562,858 mi+664 mi
- 26/08/202663,139 mi+281 mi
Average of roughly 2,490 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
YR53 PBX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YR53 PBX) between September 2006 and August 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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