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MOT Valid

2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · YR53 YWA

YR53 YWA

2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30/09/2003. Recorded mileage 110,820 miles. MOT valid until 23/01/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Sheffield
MOT Status
Valid until 23/01/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
110,820 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 23/01/2027
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1390cc

YR53 YWA Key Findings

  • 21 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
  • 110,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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YR53 YWA Mileage History

  1. 20/09/200631,159 mi
  2. 17/09/200736,046 mi+4,887 mi
  3. 17/09/200841,207 mi+5,161 mi
  4. 09/09/200946,255 mi+5,048 mi
  5. 23/08/201049,918 mi+3,663 mi
  6. 27/07/201152,210 mi+2,292 mi
  7. 31/08/201254,581 mi+2,371 mi
  8. 24/01/201454,716 mi+135 mi
  9. 06/01/201558,961 mi+4,245 mi
  10. 20/01/201663,567 mi+4,606 mi
  11. 13/01/201767,679 mi+4,112 mi
  12. 05/01/201875,518 mi+7,839 mi
  13. 17/01/201980,676 mi+5,158 mi
  14. 20/01/202085,646 mi+4,970 mi
  15. 12/01/202187,762 mi+2,116 mi
  16. 14/01/202291,519 mi+3,757 mi
  17. 09/01/202397,390 mi+5,871 mi
  18. 08/01/2024101,910 mi+4,520 mi
  19. 02/01/2025106,020 mi+4,110 mi
  20. 07/01/2026110,817 mi+4,797 mi
  21. 07/01/2026110,820 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 4,128 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

YR53 YWA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 07:52
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YR53 YWA) between September 2006 and January 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 January 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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