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AP52 JPV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 117,326 miles on the clock, averaging 6,656 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 JPV

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,656

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,060
Average per year6,656
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP52 JPV 25k48k71k94k117k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,326 miles
Since last MOT+6,060 miles
PASS
Mileage111,266 miles
Since last MOT+8,743 miles
PASS
Mileage102,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,576 miles
PASS
Mileage95,947 miles
Since last MOT+4,441 miles
PASS
Mileage91,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,506 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage88,484 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
PASS
Mileage82,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage76,291 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage68,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,621 miles
PASS
Mileage59,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage51,810 miles
Since last MOT+8,216 miles
PASS
Mileage43,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,594 miles
Since last MOT+9,255 miles
PASS
Mileage34,339 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage28,257 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
PASS
Mileage24,521 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

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

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About AP52 JPV

What car is AP52 JPV?

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

What is the mileage of AP52 JPV?

The last recorded mileage for AP52 JPV was 117,326 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP52 JPV passed its MOT?

AP52 JPV has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2020.

Is AP52 JPV ULEZ compliant?

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

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