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DC52 ABO

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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 246,121 miles on the clock, averaging 14,068 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 DC52 ABO

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,121
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2015
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
14,068

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading246,121 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,410
Average per year14,068
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DC52 ABO 176k194k211k229k246k '15'20'17

Check DC52 ABO

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,121 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage238,711 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage238,711 miles
Since last MOT+12,420 miles
PASS
Mileage226,291 miles
Since last MOT+11,572 miles
PASS
Mileage214,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage214,719 miles
Since last MOT+12,420 miles
PASS
Mileage202,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage202,299 miles
Since last MOT+26,192 miles
PASS
Mileage176,107 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

RegistrationDC52 ABO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDC — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DC52 ABO

What car is DC52 ABO?

DC52 ABO is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DC52 ABO?

The last recorded mileage for DC52 ABO was 246,121 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DC52 ABO passed its MOT?

DC52 ABO has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2020.

Is DC52 ABO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DC52 ABO 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 DC52 ABO?

DC52 ABO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.