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BL52 YOF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 224,499 miles on the clock, averaging 12,088 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for BL52 YOF

MOT Status
Due date passed
224,499
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,088

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading224,499 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6
Average per year12,088
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL52 YOF 94k127k159k192k224k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage224,499 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage224,493 miles
Since last MOT+26,799 miles
PASS
Mileage197,694 miles
Since last MOT+18,074 miles
PASS
Mileage179,620 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,620 miles
Since last MOT+16,895 miles
PASS
Mileage162,725 miles
Since last MOT+8,251 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,474 miles
Since last MOT+9,485 miles
PASS
Mileage144,989 miles
Since last MOT+12,579 miles
PASS
Mileage132,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,410 miles
Since last MOT+15,656 miles
PASS
Mileage116,754 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage104,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,989 miles
PASS
Mileage93,866 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 YOF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BL52 YOF

What car is BL52 YOF?

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

What is the mileage of BL52 YOF?

The last recorded mileage for BL52 YOF was 224,499 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL52 YOF passed its MOT?

BL52 YOF has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2017.

Is BL52 YOF ULEZ compliant?

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

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