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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 190,934 miles on the clock, averaging 15,056 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 DE52 UGB
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 190,934 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 15,056 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | DE52 UGB |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About DE52 UGB
What car is DE52 UGB?
DE52 UGB is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.
What is the mileage of DE52 UGB?
The last recorded mileage for DE52 UGB was 190,934 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE52 UGB passed its MOT?
DE52 UGB has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2015.
Is DE52 UGB ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE52 UGB 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 DE52 UGB?
DE52 UGB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.