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BL52 UJK

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 7 (74% pass rate). It has 249,592 miles on the clock, averaging 7,598 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 UJK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
249,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
74%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
7,598

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading249,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,141
Average per year7,598
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL52 UJK 99k136k174k212k250k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage249,592 miles
Since last MOT+1,141 miles
PASS
Mileage248,451 miles
Since last MOT+2,741 miles
PASS
Mileage245,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage245,710 miles
Since last MOT+2,367 miles
PASS
Mileage243,343 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage243,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage236,151 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage236,151 miles
Since last MOT+16,150 miles
PASS
Mileage220,001 miles
Since last MOT+180,403 miles
PASS
Mileage39,598 miles
FAIL
Mileage202,523 miles
Since last MOT+13,456 miles
PASS
Mileage189,067 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,051 miles
Since last MOT+13,880 miles
PASS
Mileage175,171 miles
Since last MOT+8,601 miles
PASS
Mileage166,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage158,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage152,701 miles
Since last MOT+5,993 miles
PASS
Mileage146,708 miles
Since last MOT+5,492 miles
PASS
Mileage141,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,106 miles
PASS
Mileage135,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,110 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage127,046 miles
Since last MOT+8,727 miles
PASS
Mileage118,319 miles
Since last MOT+6,882 miles
PASS
Mileage111,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,228 miles
PASS
Mileage100,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,509 miles
PASS
Mileage98,700 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

RegistrationBL52 UJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 UJK

What car is BL52 UJK?

BL52 UJK is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BL52 UJK?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 UJK was 249,592 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 UJK passed its MOT?

BL52 UJK has had 27 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (20 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2025.

Is BL52 UJK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL52 UJK 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 UJK?

BL52 UJK is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.