2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AV52 RKA
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 200,708 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,708 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV52 RKA Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 200,708 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV52 RKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (AV52 RKA) between July 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AV52 RKA Mileage History
- 06/07/20071,462 mi
- 15/07/200816,403 mi+14,941 mi
- 17/07/200816,413 mi+10 mi
- 24/08/200926,796 mi+10,383 mi
- 19/08/201038,066 mi+11,270 mi
- 15/08/201150,606 mi+12,540 mi
- 09/08/201261,311 mi+10,705 mi
- 26/07/201373,773 mi+12,462 mi
- 23/08/201491,808 mi+18,035 mi
- 22/08/2015100,226 mi+8,418 mi
- 04/08/2016104,340 mi+4,114 mi
- 24/08/2017108,222 mi+3,882 mi
- 18/08/2018115,252 mi+7,030 mi
- 12/08/2019134,361 mi+19,109 mi
- 17/08/2020149,036 mi+14,675 mi
- 02/08/2021160,824 mi+11,788 mi
- 17/08/2022167,545 mi+6,721 mi
- 04/08/2023171,659 mi+4,114 mi
- 16/08/2023171,670 mi+11 mi
- 05/07/2024182,547 mi+10,877 mi
- 06/07/2024182,560 mi+13 mi
- 28/06/2025188,974 mi+6,414 mi
- 13/06/2026200,708 mi+11,734 mi
Average of roughly 10,521 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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