2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BL52 WTC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 183,741 miles. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL52 WTC Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL52 WTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (BL52 WTC) between January 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (32 issues), Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BL52 WTC Mileage History
- 24/01/200666,102 mi
- 24/01/200666,102 mi
- 05/02/200781,271 mi+15,169 mi
- 04/02/200890,343 mi+9,072 mi
- 04/02/200890,343 mi
- 28/01/200997,749 mi+7,406 mi
- 11/02/2010106,871 mi+9,122 mi
- 17/02/2010107,020 mi+149 mi
- 10/02/2011118,472 mi+11,452 mi
- 11/02/2011118,510 mi+38 mi
- 14/02/2012129,054 mi+10,544 mi
- 12/02/2013135,692 mi+6,638 mi
- 21/06/2014141,396 mi+5,704 mi
- 02/07/2015146,864 mi+5,468 mi
- 12/12/2015146,886 mi+22 mi
- 12/12/2015146,886 mi
- 10/12/2016155,408 mi+8,522 mi
- 17/12/2016155,512 mi+104 mi
- 08/12/2017161,408 mi+5,896 mi
- 12/12/2018168,216 mi+6,808 mi
- 15/12/2018168,300 mi+84 mi
- 12/12/2019176,305 mi+8,005 mi
- 14/12/2019176,325 mi+20 mi
- 16/12/2020183,718 mi+7,393 mi
- 17/12/2020183,741 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 7,897 miles per year across 25 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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