2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · AX52 KKZ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 138,587 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX52 KKZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 138,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX52 KKZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (AX52 KKZ) between September 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
AX52 KKZ Mileage History
- 26/09/200639,005 mi
- 21/09/200749,768 mi+10,763 mi
- 22/09/200859,924 mi+10,156 mi
- 22/09/200859,924 mi
- 14/09/200968,574 mi+8,650 mi
- 16/09/200968,587 mi+13 mi
- 23/09/201077,577 mi+8,990 mi
- 17/09/201182,384 mi+4,807 mi
- 13/09/201286,215 mi+3,831 mi
- 18/09/201388,697 mi+2,482 mi
- 18/09/201388,697 mi
- 01/10/201491,365 mi+2,668 mi
- 09/09/201594,235 mi+2,870 mi
- 09/09/201594,237 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/201695,505 mi+1,268 mi
- 01/09/201797,328 mi+1,823 mi
- 08/11/201898,534 mi+1,206 mi
- 01/10/201999,866 mi+1,332 mi
- 02/10/201999,868 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/2020100,562 mi+694 mi
- 16/11/2021101,087 mi+525 mi
- 14/02/2023114,926 mi+13,839 mi
- 20/02/2023115,020 mi+94 mi
- 19/02/2024120,894 mi+5,874 mi
- 19/02/2025129,418 mi+8,524 mi
- 24/02/2025129,430 mi+12 mi
- 16/02/2026138,587 mi+9,157 mi
Average of roughly 5,135 miles per year across 27 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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