CarVerify

Free Car Check

48 JMA

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,265 mi
Last recorded102,265 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

Registration48 JMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 102,265 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front inner joints

Front lower bumper section missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near first brake hose,marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to outer still

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

noise from auxiliary belt area

Fail 28 May 2026 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides front inner joints

Front lower bumper section missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near first brake hose,marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside damage to outer still

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

noise from auxiliary belt area

Pass 30 May 2025 99,083 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated showing signs of leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2024 96,008 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2023 93,068 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 90,092 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn lumpy on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2022 90,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn lumpy on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2021 87,644 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 3 Jun 2020 85,525 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 82,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 79,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 74,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 70,687 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 70,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 66,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,990 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front top headlamp mounting clamps broken slight movement in headlamps

Pass 4 Jun 2010 44,456 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,374 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 34,579 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 29,149 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 29,149 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 May 2006 22,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2006 22,724 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

48 JMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 90,330 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 48 JMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 48 JMA?

You can check the full history of 48 JMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 48 JMA registered?

48 JMA is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is 48 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 JMA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 48 JMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 48 JMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.