2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YY03 AVR
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 95,070 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YY03 AVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 95,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YY03 AVR Mileage History
- 09/02/202286,789 mi
- 10/02/202286,789 mi
- 01/05/202588,631 mi+1,842 mi
- 08/06/202695,055 mi+6,424 mi
- 19/06/202695,070 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 1,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY03 AVR 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 (YY03 AVR) between February 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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