2003 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2003
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 27 October 2015
- Last recorded mileage
- 39,566 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 73/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2003 Volkswagen has 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 39,566 miles. The car is currently not valid for MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal annual usage averaging 11,919 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 23-year gap in MOT records is a major red flag.
Things to check
- Major brake failure recorded on 2014-10-27, indicating a significant safety-critical system was compromised.
- A 23-year gap in MOT records (2003-01 to 2006-03) is highly unusual and raises serious questions about its history.
- The vehicle is currently not valid for MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and a fresh inspection.
- The 2014-10-27 brake failure was not immediately rectified, as evidenced by the subsequent retest on the same day.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Consistent, normal annual mileage averaging 11,919 miles/year, indicating regular use without suspicious spikes.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects found in the MOT history, suggesting isolated issues.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017), indicating a strong safety record for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | PASS | 39,566 mi |
USER ENTERED advise that front tyres are checked in two thousand miles
|
| Mar 2007 | PASS | 49,265 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2008 | PASS | 63,605 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2009 | PASS | 79,032 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2010 | PASS | 91,739 mi |
USER ENTERED exhaust mid section mount rubbers in v poor condition
|
| Mar 2010 | FAIL | 91,739 mi |
PRS Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) USER ENTERED exhaust mid section mount rubbers in v poor condition
|
| Mar 2011 | PASS | 99,700 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) USER ENTERED front discs worn
|
| May 2012 | PASS | 109,552 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
|
| Oct 2012 | PASS | 110,959 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2013 | PASS | 125,162 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | FAIL | 140,976 mi |
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 140,976 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN03 SVT, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.