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DN52 UVA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 150,013 miles on the clock, averaging 8,146 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DN52 UVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,146

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,013 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,137
Average per year8,146
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN52 UVA 26k57k88k119k150k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,013 miles
Since last MOT+11,137 miles
PASS
Mileage138,876 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,875 miles
Since last MOT+13,587 miles
PASS
Mileage125,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,288 miles
Since last MOT+14,147 miles
PASS
Mileage111,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage100,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage95,176 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage90,179 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
PASS
Mileage86,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,441 miles
PASS
Mileage78,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,010 miles
PASS
Mileage71,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage64,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage57,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage50,352 miles
Since last MOT+12,035 miles
PASS
Mileage38,317 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,317 miles
Since last MOT+5,516 miles
PASS
Mileage32,801 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
PASS
Mileage26,284 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 UVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 UVA

What car is DN52 UVA?

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

What is the mileage of DN52 UVA?

The last recorded mileage for DN52 UVA was 150,013 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN52 UVA passed its MOT?

DN52 UVA has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2021.

Is DN52 UVA ULEZ compliant?

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

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