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2003 Volkswagen Golf 3.2L Petrol · EN52 LHW

EN52 LHW

2003 Volkswagen Golf (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 131,733 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
131,733 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.2L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
3200cc
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EN52 LHW Key Findings

  • 34 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 131,733 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 14 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)

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EN52 LHW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 00:40
MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (EN52 LHW) between May 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 14 failures.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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 Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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EN52 LHW Mileage History

  1. 03/05/200622,384 mi
  2. 14/05/200728,840 mi+6,456 mi
  3. 14/05/200728,840 mi
  4. 08/05/200838,279 mi+9,439 mi
  5. 13/05/200838,281 mi+2 mi
  6. 29/05/200947,388 mi+9,107 mi
  7. 13/05/201056,301 mi+8,913 mi
  8. 24/05/201165,175 mi+8,874 mi
  9. 24/05/201165,175 mi
  10. 14/05/201275,613 mi+10,438 mi
  11. 18/05/201275,730 mi+117 mi
  12. 09/05/201384,144 mi+8,414 mi
  13. 09/05/201384,144 mi
  14. 22/04/201492,837 mi+8,693 mi
  15. 28/04/201493,120 mi+283 mi
  16. 16/04/2015100,150 mi+7,030 mi
  17. 16/04/2015100,150 mi
  18. 13/04/2016108,044 mi+7,894 mi
  19. 18/04/2016108,109 mi+65 mi
  20. 03/05/2017114,126 mi+6,017 mi
  21. 11/05/2017114,147 mi+21 mi
  22. 04/06/2018119,470 mi+5,323 mi
  23. 17/08/2019123,814 mi+4,344 mi
  24. 24/08/2019123,814 mi
  25. 18/09/2020126,463 mi+2,649 mi
  26. 01/10/2020126,463 mi
  27. 23/09/2021127,226 mi+763 mi
  28. 18/10/2022128,203 mi+977 mi
  29. 24/10/2023130,079 mi+1,876 mi
  30. 26/10/2023130,082 mi+3 mi
  31. 23/10/2024131,429 mi+1,347 mi
  32. 26/10/2024131,429 mi
  33. 01/10/2025131,733 mi+304 mi
  34. 07/10/2025131,733 mi

Average of roughly 5,628 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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