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BT52 JGF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 123,815 miles on the clock, averaging 6,100 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 BT52 JGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,815
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,100

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,815 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,267
Average per year6,100
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT52 JGF 16k43k70k97k124k '06'24'15

Check BT52 JGF

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,815 miles
Since last MOT+12,267 miles
PASS
Mileage111,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage104,726 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage98,378 miles
Since last MOT+2,744 miles
PASS
Mileage95,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
PASS
Mileage89,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage83,315 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage78,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage73,468 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,065 miles
PASS
Mileage66,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage60,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,971 miles
PASS
Mileage55,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,511 miles
PASS
Mileage51,233 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,227 miles
Since last MOT+6,111 miles
PASS
Mileage45,116 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage37,195 miles
Since last MOT+8,004 miles
PASS
Mileage29,191 miles
Since last MOT+6,520 miles
PASS
Mileage22,671 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage16,309 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

RegistrationBT52 JGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BT52 JGF

What car is BT52 JGF?

BT52 JGF is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BT52 JGF?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 JGF was 123,815 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 JGF passed its MOT?

BT52 JGF has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2024.

Is BT52 JGF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT52 JGF 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 BT52 JGF?

BT52 JGF is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.