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AJ52 WRD

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 163,344 miles on the clock, averaging 7,311 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 AJ52 WRD

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,344
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,311

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,344 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,756
Average per year7,311
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AJ52 WRD 25k59k94k129k163k '06'24'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,344 miles
Since last MOT+15,756 miles
PASS
Mileage147,588 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,582 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,379 miles
PASS
Mileage142,198 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
PASS
Mileage142,171 miles
Since last MOT+16,321 miles
PASS
Mileage125,850 miles
Since last MOT+18,376 miles
PASS
Mileage107,474 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,458 miles
Since last MOT+15,264 miles
PASS
Mileage92,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,194 miles
Since last MOT+14,681 miles
PASS
Mileage77,513 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,511 miles
Since last MOT+11,006 miles
PASS
Mileage66,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage58,356 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,354 miles
Since last MOT+8,383 miles
PASS
Mileage49,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage41,803 miles
Since last MOT+8,346 miles
PASS
Mileage33,457 miles
Since last MOT+8,486 miles
PASS
Mileage24,971 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage24,939 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
PASS
Mileage24,829 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

RegistrationAJ52 WRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAJ — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AJ52 WRD

What car is AJ52 WRD?

AJ52 WRD is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2003.

What is the mileage of AJ52 WRD?

The last recorded mileage for AJ52 WRD was 163,344 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AJ52 WRD passed its MOT?

AJ52 WRD has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2024.

Is AJ52 WRD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ52 WRD 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 AJ52 WRD?

AJ52 WRD is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.