CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV03 MLZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf R32

Black Petrol 3189cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,329 mi
Last recorded152,329 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32102,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 MLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf R32
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 152,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 149,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 149,043 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested OSF HEAD LIGHT DIPPED BEAM NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 146,695 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 143,706 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edge/close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 140,501 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 140,501 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 140,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 138,522 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 134,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushe starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal (1.1.11 (c))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,035 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 120,763 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,948 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 111,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 102,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 102,664 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 84,042 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs ccorroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,364 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front undertray damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2011 64,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front undertray damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,591 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,116 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 53,035 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,802 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,886 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf R32?

Based on 957 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
2,999
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Headlamp aim too low 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 2
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2
Full Volkswagen Golf R32 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV03 MLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 102,664 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf R32 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV03 MLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf R32 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Golf R32 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV03 MLZ?

You can check the full history of KV03 MLZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV03 MLZ registered?

KV03 MLZ is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf R32, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is KV03 MLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 MLZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV03 MLZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV03 MLZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.