2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · SX52 DHJ
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 07 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 64,384 miles. MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SX52 DHJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2025
- 64,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SX52 DHJ 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 (SX52 DHJ) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength si”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))”.
SX52 DHJ Mileage History
- 03/03/202252,633 mi
- 10/03/202252,634 mi+1 mi
- 29/03/202458,466 mi+5,832 mi
- 17/04/202564,384 mi+5,918 mi
Average of roughly 3,762 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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