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DN52 BPF

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 114,186 miles on the clock, averaging 6,689 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DN52 BPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,186
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,689

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,186 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,697
Average per year6,689
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DN52 BPF 61k74k88k101k114k '06'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,186 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage106,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,135 miles
PASS
Mileage97,354 miles
Since last MOT+4,948 miles
PASS
Mileage92,406 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,145 miles
Since last MOT+4,175 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage76,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,848 miles
PASS
Mileage69,048 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
PASS
Mileage61,049 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

RegistrationDN52 BPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 BPF

What car is DN52 BPF?

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

What is the mileage of DN52 BPF?

The last recorded mileage for DN52 BPF was 114,186 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN52 BPF passed its MOT?

DN52 BPF has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2014.

Is DN52 BPF ULEZ compliant?

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

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