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AO52 YJM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Beige Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBeige
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 152,978 miles on the clock, averaging 14,957 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 YJM

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,978
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
14,957

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,978 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,957
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AO52 YJM 20k54k87k120k153k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,978 miles
Since last MOT+192 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,786 miles
Since last MOT+16,579 miles
PASS
Mileage136,207 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,955 miles
Since last MOT+14,423 miles
PASS
Mileage121,532 miles
Since last MOT+13,986 miles
PASS
Mileage107,546 miles
Since last MOT+13,565 miles
PASS
Mileage93,981 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,976 miles
Since last MOT+14,231 miles
PASS
Mileage79,745 miles
Since last MOT+18,312 miles
PASS
Mileage61,433 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,345 miles
Since last MOT+23,599 miles
PASS
Mileage37,746 miles
Since last MOT+17,337 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,409 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

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

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About AO52 YJM

What car is AO52 YJM?

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

What is the mileage of AO52 YJM?

The last recorded mileage for AO52 YJM was 152,978 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AO52 YJM passed its MOT?

AO52 YJM has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2014.

Is AO52 YJM ULEZ compliant?

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

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