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AD52 RSY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 134,816 miles on the clock, averaging 7,087 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for AD52 RSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,816
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,087

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading134,816 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,073
Average per year7,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD52 RSY 27k54k81k108k135k '06'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage134,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage131,743 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,881 miles
PASS
Mileage124,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage117,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,879 miles
PASS
Mileage109,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,449 miles
Since last MOT+4,848 miles
PASS
Mileage104,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage98,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,430 miles
PASS
Mileage89,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,822 miles
PASS
Mileage80,862 miles
Since last MOT+8,049 miles
PASS
Mileage72,813 miles
Since last MOT+9,146 miles
PASS
Mileage63,667 miles
Since last MOT+9,173 miles
PASS
Mileage54,494 miles
Since last MOT+6,645 miles
PASS
Mileage47,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage44,118 miles
Since last MOT+7,659 miles
PASS
Mileage36,459 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage26,991 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 RSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AD52 RSY

What car is AD52 RSY?

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

What is the mileage of AD52 RSY?

The last recorded mileage for AD52 RSY was 134,816 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD52 RSY passed its MOT?

AD52 RSY has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jun 2021.

Is AD52 RSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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