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AD52 PCX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 179,812 miles on the clock, averaging 11,309 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 PCX

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,812
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,309

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,812 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 PCX 36k72k108k144k180k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,812 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage179,810 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage171,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,222 miles
Since last MOT+10,698 miles
PASS
Mileage160,524 miles
Since last MOT+8,314 miles
PASS
Mileage152,210 miles
Since last MOT+10,378 miles
PASS
Mileage141,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,832 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage133,963 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage125,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,583 miles
PASS
Mileage113,914 miles
Since last MOT+32,072 miles
PASS
Mileage81,842 miles
Since last MOT+25,967 miles
PASS
Mileage55,875 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage54,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,477 miles
PASS
Mileage50,434 miles
Since last MOT+4,678 miles
PASS
Mileage45,756 miles
Since last MOT+9,396 miles
PASS
Mileage36,360 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AD52 PCX

What car is AD52 PCX?

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

What is the mileage of AD52 PCX?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 PCX was 179,812 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 PCX passed its MOT?

AD52 PCX has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2018.

Is AD52 PCX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD52 PCX 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 PCX?

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