2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YS03 AFJ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2003. Recorded mileage 181,408 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,408 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
YS03 AFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2023
- 181,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 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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YS03 AFJ Mileage History
- 07/12/2021173,629 mi
- 14/12/2021173,636 mi+7 mi
- 29/11/2022178,320 mi+4,684 mi
- 12/12/2023181,408 mi+3,088 mi
- 12/12/2023181,408 mi
Average of roughly 3,865 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YS03 AFJ 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 (YS03 AFJ) between December 2021 and December 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2023 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 (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Brake lining(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))”.
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