2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · VE52 VBG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 179,551 miles. MOT expired on 22 Jul 2014.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Jul 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,551 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE52 VBG Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2013
- 179,551 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE52 VBG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (VE52 VBG) between February 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2013 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”.
VE52 VBG Mileage History
- 06/02/200682,279 mi
- 03/02/2007111,407 mi+29,128 mi
- 04/02/2008129,522 mi+18,115 mi
- 09/05/2009141,999 mi+12,477 mi
- 30/04/2010150,420 mi+8,421 mi
- 01/05/2010150,421 mi+1 mi
- 16/05/2011164,236 mi+13,815 mi
- 17/07/2012172,097 mi+7,861 mi
- 17/07/2012172,097 mi
- 23/07/2013179,551 mi+7,454 mi
Average of roughly 13,043 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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