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552 PMY

2003 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,793 mi
Last recorded111,793 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Golf90,330 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration552 PMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 111,793 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 109,925 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 107,150 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 105,073 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,055 miles

Coil spring corroded offside & nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,040 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,736 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,375 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 84,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,172 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,047 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 65,988 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 60,951 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,320 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 46,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front discs slightly worn

nsf and osf tyres slightly worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2009 28,799 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 28,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 23,436 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 18,487 miles

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

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
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552 PMY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 552 PMY, 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

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What year was 552 PMY registered?

552 PMY is a 2003 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is 552 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 552 PMY shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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