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DN52 AHE

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 129,212 miles on the clock, averaging 3,294 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DN52 AHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,212
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,294

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading129,212 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-7
Average per year3,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN52 AHE 80k92k105k117k129k '05'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,212 miles
PASS
Mileage129,219 miles
PASS
Mileage129,220 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,219 miles
Since last MOT+1,721 miles
PASS
Mileage127,498 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage124,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,730 miles
Since last MOT+1,866 miles
PASS
Mileage122,864 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage121,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,703 miles
PASS
Mileage118,528 miles
Since last MOT+1,807 miles
PASS
Mileage116,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,920 miles
PASS
Mileage109,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,801 miles
Since last MOT+3,824 miles
PASS
Mileage105,977 miles
Since last MOT+5,683 miles
PASS
Mileage100,294 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage94,636 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage88,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage80,021 miles

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 AHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DN52 AHE

What car is DN52 AHE?

DN52 AHE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DN52 AHE?

The last recorded mileage for DN52 AHE was 129,212 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN52 AHE passed its MOT?

DN52 AHE has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is DN52 AHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN52 AHE 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 DN52 AHE?

DN52 AHE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.