2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · KC52 MSX
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 144,233 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KC52 MSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2023
- 144,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KC52 MSX 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 (KC52 MSX) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
KC52 MSX Mileage History
- 08/10/2021139,581 mi
- 21/10/2021139,598 mi+17 mi
- 29/10/2022140,696 mi+1,098 mi
- 29/10/2022140,696 mi
- 29/10/2023144,233 mi+3,537 mi
Average of roughly 2,263 miles per year across 5 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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