2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · LL52 AXD
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 98,498 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL52 AXD Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2024
- 98,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL52 AXD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (LL52 AXD) between May 2006 and November 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (6 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LL52 AXD Mileage History
- 03/05/200623,211 mi
- 03/05/200623,211 mi
- 30/04/200732,821 mi+9,610 mi
- 30/04/200732,821 mi
- 12/05/200841,568 mi+8,747 mi
- 11/05/200946,478 mi+4,910 mi
- 11/05/201050,546 mi+4,068 mi
- 10/05/201153,753 mi+3,207 mi
- 25/05/201256,896 mi+3,143 mi
- 20/05/201350,473 mi-6,423 mi
- 22/05/201350,474 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/201463,111 mi+12,637 mi
- 15/05/201565,517 mi+2,406 mi
- 01/06/201667,520 mi+2,003 mi
- 17/05/201769,950 mi+2,430 mi
- 14/05/201871,969 mi+2,019 mi
- 14/05/201871,969 mi
- 23/05/201974,319 mi+2,350 mi
- 23/05/201974,320 mi+1 mi
- 29/09/202076,475 mi+2,155 mi
- 14/10/202178,514 mi+2,039 mi
- 14/10/202178,518 mi+4 mi
- 27/09/202280,838 mi+2,320 mi
- 30/09/202280,838 mi
- 18/10/202392,094 mi+11,256 mi
- 20/10/202392,097 mi+3 mi
- 14/10/202498,473 mi+6,376 mi
- 13/11/202498,497 mi+24 mi
- 18/11/202498,498 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,060 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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