2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · YY53 AEU
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 141,276 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY53 AEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 141,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY53 AEU 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 (YY53 AEU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
YY53 AEU Mileage History
- 02/09/2024138,989 mi
- 02/09/2024138,991 mi+2 mi
- 22/09/2025140,002 mi+1,011 mi
- 22/09/2025140,004 mi+2 mi
- 14/09/2026141,276 mi+1,272 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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