2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · RY52 XNE
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/01/2003. Recorded mileage 246,850 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,850 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
RY52 XNE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 246,850 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 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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RY52 XNE Mileage History
- 29/11/2022212,001 mi
- 01/12/2022212,003 mi+2 mi
- 04/11/2023218,258 mi+6,255 mi
- 15/02/2025239,856 mi+21,598 mi
- 25/04/2026246,850 mi+6,994 mi
Average of roughly 10,242 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY52 XNE 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 (RY52 XNE) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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