2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · VE52 XOO
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 22/01/2003. Recorded mileage 156,174 miles. MOT valid until 28/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,174 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
VE52 XOO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 156,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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VE52 XOO Mileage History
- 21/10/2023149,152 mi
- 22/10/2024152,987 mi+3,835 mi
- 23/10/2024152,988 mi+1 mi
- 28/10/2025156,174 mi+3,186 mi
- 29/10/2025156,174 mi
Average of roughly 3,470 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE52 XOO 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 (VE52 XOO) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
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