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AO52 UEH

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Norwich, 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 163,497 miles on the clock, averaging 6,275 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 AO52 UEH

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,497
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
6,275

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading163,497 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AO52 UEH 63k88k113k138k163k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage154,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,884 miles
Since last MOT+7,087 miles
PASS
Mileage147,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,940 miles
PASS
Mileage141,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,857 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage136,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,517 miles
PASS
Mileage126,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,369 miles
PASS
Mileage125,556 miles
Since last MOT+1,473 miles
PASS
Mileage124,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage121,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,594 miles
PASS
Mileage116,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage111,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,898 miles
Since last MOT+5,388 miles
PASS
Mileage106,510 miles
Since last MOT+5,790 miles
PASS
Mileage100,720 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage95,574 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage88,465 miles
Since last MOT+12,510 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,955 miles
Since last MOT+13,002 miles
PASS
Mileage62,953 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 UEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAO — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AO52 UEH

What car is AO52 UEH?

AO52 UEH is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AO52 UEH?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 UEH was 163,497 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 UEH passed its MOT?

AO52 UEH has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2022.

Is AO52 UEH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AO52 UEH 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 UEH?

AO52 UEH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.