2003 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YA52 EZM
2003 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28/01/2003. Recorded mileage 176,612 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,612 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
YA52 EZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 176,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 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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YA52 EZM Mileage History
- 02/03/2023165,418 mi
- 02/03/2023165,418 mi
- 06/02/2024170,774 mi+5,356 mi
- 06/02/2024170,775 mi+1 mi
- 02/04/2025176,612 mi+5,837 mi
Average of roughly 5,365 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YA52 EZM 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 (YA52 EZM) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 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 (12 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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