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AP52 CXV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 117,466 miles on the clock, averaging 6,097 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 AP52 CXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,097

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year6,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP52 CXV 58k73k88k103k117k '06'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,466 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,456 miles
Since last MOT+12,379 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,077 miles
Since last MOT+7,491 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,586 miles
Since last MOT+4,484 miles
PASS
Mileage93,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage89,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,468 miles
PASS
Mileage86,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,633 miles
Since last MOT+15,038 miles
PASS
Mileage71,595 miles
Since last MOT+13,339 miles
PASS
Mileage58,256 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

RegistrationAP52 CXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About AP52 CXV

What car is AP52 CXV?

AP52 CXV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Norwich in 2003.

What is the mileage of AP52 CXV?

The last recorded mileage for AP52 CXV was 117,466 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP52 CXV passed its MOT?

AP52 CXV has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2016.

Is AP52 CXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP52 CXV 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 AP52 CXV?

AP52 CXV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.