2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · CF52 JYH
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 27 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 179,752 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF52 JYH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 179,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF52 JYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (CF52 JYH) between January 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
CF52 JYH Mileage History
- 24/01/200628,667 mi
- 15/01/200742,487 mi+13,820 mi
- 22/01/200854,998 mi+12,511 mi
- 04/09/200861,651 mi+6,653 mi
- 04/09/200861,651 mi
- 12/09/200969,579 mi+7,928 mi
- 08/09/201075,222 mi+5,643 mi
- 12/08/201181,240 mi+6,018 mi
- 16/08/201285,967 mi+4,727 mi
- 16/08/201285,967 mi
- 23/08/201389,702 mi+3,735 mi
- 03/09/201493,654 mi+3,952 mi
- 03/09/201599,243 mi+5,589 mi
- 08/09/201599,289 mi+46 mi
- 19/10/2016105,037 mi+5,748 mi
- 22/10/2016105,041 mi+4 mi
- 11/10/2017111,055 mi+6,014 mi
- 22/10/2018119,087 mi+8,032 mi
- 02/10/2019128,589 mi+9,502 mi
- 26/09/2020138,336 mi+9,747 mi
- 20/10/2021148,317 mi+9,981 mi
- 15/10/2022155,781 mi+7,464 mi
- 28/10/2023163,998 mi+8,217 mi
- 26/10/2024172,242 mi+8,244 mi
- 17/10/2025179,654 mi+7,412 mi
- 25/10/2025179,752 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 7,649 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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