2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · MW52 ETA
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/02/2003. Recorded mileage 208,803 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 208,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1896cc
MW52 ETA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 208,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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MW52 ETA Mileage History
- 28/01/2023176,216 mi
- 23/01/2024188,635 mi+12,419 mi
- 24/01/2024188,639 mi+4 mi
- 21/01/2025200,484 mi+11,845 mi
- 20/01/2026208,803 mi+8,319 mi
Average of roughly 10,938 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MW52 ETA 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 (MW52 ETA) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dashboard (1.6 (b))”.
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