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DA52 WYS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 11 (59% pass rate). It has 192,053 miles on the clock, averaging 8,051 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DA52 WYS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
192,053
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2007
59%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
8,051

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,053 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA52 WYS 37k76k115k153k192k '07'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,053 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage181,468 miles
Since last MOT+12,944 miles
PASS
Mileage168,524 miles
Since last MOT+3,923 miles
PASS
Mileage164,601 miles
Since last MOT+7,120 miles
PASS
Mileage157,481 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,448 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage155,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage154,970 miles
Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
Mileage153,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,755 miles
PASS
Mileage150,405 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,398 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage148,368 miles
Since last MOT+2,581 miles
PASS
Mileage145,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,735 miles
PASS
Mileage142,052 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,052 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,349 miles
Since last MOT+18,285 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,064 miles
Since last MOT+17,762 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,302 miles
Since last MOT+18,664 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,638 miles
Since last MOT+15,845 miles
PASS
Mileage60,793 miles
Since last MOT+8,345 miles
PASS
Mileage52,448 miles
Since last MOT+7,384 miles
PASS
Mileage45,064 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,017 miles
PASS
Mileage37,022 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

RegistrationDA52 WYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 WYS

What car is DA52 WYS?

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

What is the mileage of DA52 WYS?

The last recorded mileage for DA52 WYS was 192,053 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA52 WYS passed its MOT?

DA52 WYS has had 27 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (16 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.

Is DA52 WYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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