Vehicle summary
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 215,896 miles on the clock, averaging 12,775 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 PKJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 215,896 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,366 |
| Average per year | 12,775 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BT52 PKJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BT — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About BT52 PKJ
What car is BT52 PKJ?
BT52 PKJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BT52 PKJ?
The last recorded mileage for BT52 PKJ was 215,896 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BT52 PKJ passed its MOT?
BT52 PKJ has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Dec 2019.
Is BT52 PKJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT52 PKJ 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 PKJ?
BT52 PKJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.