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DA52 WYV

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 246,015 miles on the clock, averaging 13,238 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 WYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,015
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,238

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 reading246,015 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,238
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA52 WYV 110k144k178k212k246k '07'17'13

Check DA52 WYV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,015 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage246,014 miles
Since last MOT+11,512 miles
PASS
Mileage234,502 miles
Since last MOT+12,818 miles
PASS
Mileage221,684 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage221,684 miles
Since last MOT+13,766 miles
PASS
Mileage207,918 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,717 miles
Since last MOT+13,747 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,970 miles
Since last MOT+10,141 miles
PASS
Mileage183,829 miles
Since last MOT+11,971 miles
PASS
Mileage171,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage164,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,174 miles
Since last MOT+19,778 miles
PASS
Mileage144,396 miles
Since last MOT+15,382 miles
PASS
Mileage129,014 miles
Since last MOT+18,585 miles
PASS
Mileage110,429 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 WYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 WYV

What car is DA52 WYV?

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

What is the mileage of DA52 WYV?

The last recorded mileage for DA52 WYV was 246,015 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA52 WYV passed its MOT?

DA52 WYV has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2017.

Is DA52 WYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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