2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · KG52 YFH
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 135,857 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KG52 YFH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 135,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KG52 YFH 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 (KG52 YFH) between December 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))”.
KG52 YFH Mileage History
- 16/12/200519,049 mi
- 19/12/200625,263 mi+6,214 mi
- 17/12/200732,109 mi+6,846 mi
- 15/12/200838,805 mi+6,696 mi
- 10/12/200944,932 mi+6,127 mi
- 01/12/201053,577 mi+8,645 mi
- 05/12/201159,148 mi+5,571 mi
- 05/12/201159,148 mi
- 07/12/201266,871 mi+7,723 mi
- 09/12/201373,179 mi+6,308 mi
- 09/12/201373,179 mi
- 08/12/201479,549 mi+6,370 mi
- 07/12/201584,078 mi+4,529 mi
- 09/12/201689,022 mi+4,944 mi
- 28/11/201795,349 mi+6,327 mi
- 28/11/201795,349 mi
- 07/12/2018105,062 mi+9,713 mi
- 27/11/2019114,893 mi+9,831 mi
- 27/11/2019114,894 mi+1 mi
- 17/12/2020118,199 mi+3,305 mi
- 15/12/2021121,435 mi+3,236 mi
- 16/12/2021121,438 mi+3 mi
- 15/12/2022124,126 mi+2,688 mi
- 18/12/2023128,296 mi+4,170 mi
- 07/02/2025132,583 mi+4,287 mi
- 21/01/2026135,857 mi+3,274 mi
Average of roughly 5,812 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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