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DA52 HJO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 191,415 miles on the clock, averaging 10,293 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 DA52 HJO

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,293

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,415 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year10,293
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA52 HJO 35k74k113k152k191k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,415 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,410 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage188,199 miles
Since last MOT+12,633 miles
PASS
Mileage175,566 miles
Since last MOT+9,825 miles
PASS
Mileage165,741 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,741 miles
Since last MOT+17,417 miles
PASS
Mileage148,324 miles
Since last MOT+9,194 miles
PASS
Mileage139,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
PASS
Mileage131,318 miles
Since last MOT+7,128 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,134 miles
PASS
Mileage116,056 miles
Since last MOT+11,586 miles
PASS
Mileage104,470 miles
Since last MOT+10,984 miles
PASS
Mileage93,486 miles
Since last MOT+11,638 miles
PASS
Mileage81,848 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage71,750 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,750 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
PASS
Mileage71,691 miles
Since last MOT+12,781 miles
PASS
Mileage58,910 miles
Since last MOT+12,885 miles
PASS
Mileage46,025 miles
Since last MOT+11,152 miles
PASS
Mileage34,873 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 HJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DA52 HJO

What car is DA52 HJO?

DA52 HJO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DA52 HJO?

The last recorded mileage for DA52 HJO was 191,415 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA52 HJO passed its MOT?

DA52 HJO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2021.

Is DA52 HJO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA52 HJO 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 DA52 HJO?

DA52 HJO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.