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BL52 UJO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 156,009 miles on the clock, averaging 8,226 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 UJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,226

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,130
Average per year8,226
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL52 UJO 24k57k90k123k156k '06'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage150,879 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,877 miles
Since last MOT+4,816 miles
PASS
Mileage146,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage137,113 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage128,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,822 miles
Since last MOT+6,931 miles
PASS
Mileage121,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage112,957 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,947 miles
Since last MOT+6,960 miles
PASS
Mileage105,987 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,980 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage98,151 miles
Since last MOT+26,101 miles
PASS
Mileage72,050 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,049 miles
Since last MOT+11,075 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,974 miles
Since last MOT+8,025 miles
PASS
Mileage52,949 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage47,391 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage41,384 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage32,391 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage24,054 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

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

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About BL52 UJO

What car is BL52 UJO?

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

What is the mileage of BL52 UJO?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 UJO was 156,009 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 UJO passed its MOT?

BL52 UJO has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2022.

Is BL52 UJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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