Vehicle summary
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 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 169,349 miles on the clock, averaging 9,569 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 AO52 EKV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 169,349 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,569 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AO52 EKV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AO — Norwich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About AO52 EKV
What car is AO52 EKV?
AO52 EKV is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.
What is the mileage of AO52 EKV?
The last recorded mileage for AO52 EKV was 169,349 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AO52 EKV passed its MOT?
AO52 EKV has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2020.
Is AO52 EKV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 EKV 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 AO52 EKV?
AO52 EKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.