2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · PJ52 YYL
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/01/2003. Recorded mileage 170,243 miles. MOT valid until 02/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,243 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
PJ52 YYL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 170,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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PJ52 YYL Mileage History
- 09/07/2024152,872 mi
- 04/07/2025160,107 mi+7,235 mi
- 04/07/2025160,107 mi
- 28/07/2026170,228 mi+10,121 mi
- 04/09/2026170,243 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 8,059 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PJ52 YYL 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 (PJ52 YYL) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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