BN03 YXJ

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
GREEN
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
17 January 2027 (217 days away)
Last recorded mileage
28,728 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 69/100

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 25 MOT tests on record with a 84% pass rate and 28,728 miles. While these were addressed, the sheer volume of advisories and the age of the vehicle warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,506 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage over its 23-year lifespan.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories across 4 tests (Jan 2022, Jan 2023, Jan 2024, Jan 2025) suggest ongoing wear.
  • Recurring brake hose advisories across 3 tests (Jan 2022, Jan 2023, Jan 2024) indicate a persistent issue.
  • Recurring tyre advisories across 3 tests (Feb 2020, Jan 2023, Jan 2025) show a pattern of wear.
  • Recurring windscreen damage advisories across 2 tests (Mar 2008, Mar 2009) suggest a persistent issue.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until January 2027, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age (28,728 miles over 23 years).
  • No major failures recorded; all issues were addressed and retested successfully.

Mileage history

Mar 2006: 28,728 mi PASSMar 2007: 36,241 mi PASSMar 2008: 46,076 mi PASSMar 2009: 49,995 mi PASSMar 2010: 54,960 mi PASSMar 2010: 54,960 mi FAILFeb 2011: 57,380 mi PASSFeb 2012: 66,633 mi PASSFeb 2013: 73,652 mi FAILFeb 2013: 73,652 mi PASSFeb 2014: 83,049 mi PASSFeb 2015: 95,127 mi FAILFeb 2015: 95,127 mi PASSFeb 2016: 105,503 mi PASSFeb 2017: 115,302 mi PASSFeb 2018: 125,805 mi PASSFeb 2019: 134,693 mi PASSFeb 2020: 141,724 mi PASSJan 2021: 149,431 mi PASSJan 2022: 158,802 mi FAILJan 2022: 158,802 mi PASSJan 2023: 167,967 mi PASSJan 2024: 180,384 mi PASSJan 2025: 187,871 mi PASSJan 2026: 196,035 mi PASS196k112k29kMar 2006Jan 2026

MOT test history — 21/25 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2006 PASS 28,728 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2007 PASS 36,241 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 46,076 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Mar 2009 PASS 49,995 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2010 PASS 54,960 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 FAIL 54,960 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Feb 2011 PASS 57,380 mi None recorded
Feb 2012 PASS 66,633 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED both front brake discs worn
Feb 2013 FAIL 73,652 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front exhaust mounting broken, overall system still supported
Feb 2013 PASS 73,652 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front exhaust mounting broken, overall system still supported
Feb 2014 PASS 83,049 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 FAIL 95,127 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2015 PASS 95,127 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2016 PASS 105,503 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Feb 2017 PASS 115,302 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)
Feb 2018 PASS 125,805 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY both rear tyres worn on inner edges
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Feb 2019 PASS 134,693 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Feb 2020 PASS 141,724 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (urgent) (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (urgent) (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2021 PASS 149,431 mi
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2022 FAIL 158,802 mi
PRS Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits temporary repair to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))
Jan 2022 PASS 158,802 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 167,967 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 180,384 mi None recorded
Jan 2025 PASS 187,871 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside sill damaged
Jan 2026 PASS 196,035 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside sill damaged

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN03 YXJ, 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.