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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 7 (73% pass rate). It has 191,765 miles on the clock, averaging 7,081 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 BL52 RDZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 191,765 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,081 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 26 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 | BL52 RDZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BL52 RDZ
What car is BL52 RDZ?
BL52 RDZ is a green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BL52 RDZ?
The last recorded mileage for BL52 RDZ was 191,765 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL52 RDZ passed its MOT?
BL52 RDZ has had 26 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (19 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2024.
Is BL52 RDZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 RDZ 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 BL52 RDZ?
BL52 RDZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.