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AD52 EJA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 150,136 miles on the clock, averaging 7,807 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 EJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2005
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,807

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,597
Average per year7,807
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 EJA 49k74k100k125k150k '05'18'11

Check AD52 EJA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage150,136 miles
Since last MOT+3,597 miles
PASS
Mileage146,539 miles
Since last MOT+624 miles
PASS
Mileage145,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,915 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage143,749 miles
Since last MOT+4,046 miles
PASS
Mileage139,703 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage134,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,546 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,628 miles
Since last MOT+9,424 miles
PASS
Mileage117,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,204 miles
Since last MOT+10,041 miles
PASS
Mileage107,163 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage99,372 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage90,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,969 miles
Since last MOT+17,435 miles
PASS
Mileage73,534 miles
Since last MOT+14,868 miles
PASS
Mileage58,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,666 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage49,147 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 EJA

What car is AD52 EJA?

AD52 EJA is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AD52 EJA?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 EJA was 150,136 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 EJA passed its MOT?

AD52 EJA has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 27 Sep 2018.

Is AD52 EJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 EJA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD52 EJA?

AD52 EJA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.