2003 Volkswagen Golf 2.8L Petrol · SW52 GGF
2003 Volkswagen Golf (2.8L, petrol). First registered 15 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 77,879 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,879 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW52 GGF Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2026
- 77,879 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW52 GGF Mileage History
- 12/01/200624,289 mi
- 09/01/200726,999 mi+2,710 mi
- 09/01/200830,016 mi+3,017 mi
- 22/01/200934,533 mi+4,517 mi
- 15/01/201037,247 mi+2,714 mi
- 22/12/201040,461 mi+3,214 mi
- 24/01/201242,363 mi+1,902 mi
- 26/01/201242,363 mi
- 24/01/201345,368 mi+3,005 mi
- 24/01/201345,368 mi
- 15/01/201448,650 mi+3,282 mi
- 29/12/201454,780 mi+6,130 mi
- 22/01/201655,711 mi+931 mi
- 27/01/201655,722 mi+11 mi
- 11/01/201756,343 mi+621 mi
- 11/01/201756,343 mi
- 15/01/201857,188 mi+845 mi
- 13/03/201967,425 mi+10,237 mi
- 28/07/202270,006 mi+2,581 mi
- 20/07/202373,766 mi+3,760 mi
- 21/07/202373,766 mi
- 22/07/202475,394 mi+1,628 mi
- 23/07/202475,396 mi+2 mi
- 26/07/202577,039 mi+1,643 mi
- 18/07/202677,879 mi+840 mi
Average of roughly 2,613 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
SW52 GGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Golf (SW52 GGF) between January 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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