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DN52 BPY

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 190,817 miles on the clock, averaging 9,349 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 DN52 BPY

MOT Status
Due date passed
190,817
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,349

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 reading190,817 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,349
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN52 BPY 73k102k132k161k191k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage190,817 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,816 miles
Since last MOT+14,012 miles
PASS
Mileage176,804 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,803 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage173,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,351 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage167,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,383 miles
PASS
Mileage157,400 miles
Since last MOT+9,724 miles
PASS
Mileage147,676 miles
Since last MOT+11,771 miles
PASS
Mileage135,905 miles
Since last MOT+13,894 miles
PASS
Mileage122,011 miles
Since last MOT+16,481 miles
PASS
Mileage105,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,622 miles
PASS
Mileage97,908 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,903 miles
Since last MOT+10,199 miles
PASS
Mileage87,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage79,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,559 miles
PASS
Mileage72,583 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 BPY
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 BPY

What car is DN52 BPY?

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

What is the mileage of DN52 BPY?

The last recorded mileage for DN52 BPY was 190,817 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN52 BPY passed its MOT?

DN52 BPY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2018.

Is DN52 BPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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