2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YY03 YPW
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06/07/2003. Recorded mileage 255,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 255,577 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
YY03 YPW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 255,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 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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YY03 YPW Mileage History
- 02/02/2022245,284 mi
- 04/02/2022245,284 mi
- 29/04/2025255,575 mi+10,291 mi
- 01/05/2025255,577 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,175 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
YY03 YPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (YY03 YPW) between February 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 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 (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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