2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.8L Petrol · OV52 WFC
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 163,590 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV52 WFC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 163,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV52 WFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (OV52 WFC) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
OV52 WFC Mileage History
- 17/08/2022147,184 mi
- 19/08/2023150,366 mi+3,182 mi
- 31/08/2024154,009 mi+3,643 mi
- 01/09/2025163,590 mi+9,581 mi
Average of roughly 5,393 miles per year across 4 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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