2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8 GTI

Overview

• Make: Volkswagen
• Model: Golf
• Trim: GTI
• Version: 1.8 T GTI Manual FWD Euro 4 3dr (150 bhp)
• Year: 2003
• Mileage: 129,500 miles
• Fuel: Petrol
• Body: Hatchback, 3 doors, 5 seats
• Engine: 1.8 litres, 150 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Silver
• CO2: 192 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 4, ULEZ compliant

About this car

At 129,500 miles, this 2003 Volkswagen Golf GTI has covered about 45,900 more miles than other 2003 Volkswagen Golf cars. The dealer is asking £3,995, which is £472 above the AskCar estimate of £3,523. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 10,393 Volkswagen Golf cars across different ages and specifications. We first saw this car advertised 158 days ago. Its asking price has since fallen by £300. Our records show an MOT expiry date of 29 September 2026, which has passed. Ask the dealer for an update. According to the government's MOT record, its advertised mileage is consistent with the latest test. The seller is Specialist Cars of Bristol, based in Bristol. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Above the going rate: £472 (13%) over the AskCar estimate of £3,523.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 10,393 priced Volkswagen Golf adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf has been on sale for at least 158 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 28 May 2026 at £4,295. Its asking price is now £3,995, £300 less. The latest price cut was seen on 16 June 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 29 May 2026: £4,295
• 16 June 2026: £3,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: the latest record we hold ran out on 29 September 2026; ask the dealer for the current MOT.

It failed its MOT on 4 September 2025 (emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking; rear exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; rear exhaust system insecure; and 1 more) and passed 1 day later, on 5 September 2025.

Advisories at the latest test: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

Mileage at that test: 127,098 miles, which matches the advertised 129,500 miles.

Advertised mileage is about 45,900 miles higher than the median mileage of a 2003 Volkswagen Golf on AskCar.