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BT52 OZW

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 218,547 miles on the clock, averaging 10,584 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 BT52 OZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
218,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,584

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading218,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,905
Average per year10,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT52 OZW 48k90k133k176k219k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage218,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,905 miles
PASS
Mileage213,642 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage208,937 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage202,478 miles
Since last MOT+10,514 miles
PASS
Mileage191,964 miles
Since last MOT+10,952 miles
PASS
Mileage181,012 miles
Since last MOT+11,161 miles
PASS
Mileage169,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage163,800 miles
Since last MOT+19,304 miles
PASS
Mileage144,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,496 miles
Since last MOT+18,308 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,188 miles
Since last MOT+2,785 miles
PASS
Mileage123,403 miles
Since last MOT+19,499 miles
PASS
Mileage103,904 miles
Since last MOT+6,201 miles
PASS
Mileage97,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,316 miles
PASS
Mileage89,387 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,384 miles
Since last MOT+10,505 miles
PASS
Mileage78,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,378 miles
PASS
Mileage71,501 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,471 miles
Since last MOT+10,707 miles
PASS
Mileage60,764 miles
Since last MOT+13,122 miles
PASS
Mileage47,642 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 OZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About BT52 OZW

What car is BT52 OZW?

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

What is the mileage of BT52 OZW?

The last recorded mileage for BT52 OZW was 218,547 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT52 OZW passed its MOT?

BT52 OZW has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Mar 2022.

Is BT52 OZW ULEZ compliant?

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

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