2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · FH52 MMK
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 152,442 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH52 MMK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2026
- 152,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH52 MMK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (FH52 MMK) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FH52 MMK Mileage History
- 27/10/2022135,577 mi
- 25/10/2023140,563 mi+4,986 mi
- 25/10/2023140,569 mi+6 mi
- 27/01/2025143,665 mi+3,096 mi
- 13/03/2026152,442 mi+8,777 mi
Average of roughly 4,995 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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