2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · OV52 VUG
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 184,350 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV52 VUG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2024
- 184,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 VUG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (OV52 VUG) between January 2006 and February 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
OV52 VUG Mileage History
- 20/01/200656,343 mi
- 25/01/200778,889 mi+22,546 mi
- 26/01/200778,889 mi
- 18/01/200892,430 mi+13,541 mi
- 24/01/2009102,227 mi+9,797 mi
- 24/01/2009102,227 mi
- 30/01/2010116,142 mi+13,915 mi
- 29/01/2011131,082 mi+14,940 mi
- 29/01/2011131,082 mi
- 21/01/2012140,052 mi+8,970 mi
- 26/01/2013150,260 mi+10,208 mi
- 25/01/2014162,009 mi+11,749 mi
- 28/01/2015170,642 mi+8,633 mi
- 31/01/2015170,642 mi
- 01/02/2016173,296 mi+2,654 mi
- 22/03/2017178,384 mi+5,088 mi
- 06/08/2019183,190 mi+4,806 mi
- 30/01/2021184,141 mi+951 mi
- 29/01/2022184,146 mi+5 mi
- 28/01/2023184,316 mi+170 mi
- 24/02/2024184,350 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 7,075 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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