2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SM52 WEO
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 127,243 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM52 WEO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2024
- 127,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM52 WEO 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 (SM52 WEO) between September 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe from master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
SM52 WEO Mileage History
- 09/09/2022114,457 mi
- 06/09/2023118,801 mi+4,344 mi
- 06/09/2023118,801 mi
- 15/08/2024127,243 mi+8,442 mi
Average of roughly 6,614 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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