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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 189,380 miles on the clock, averaging 9,947 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 DS52 EUT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 189,380 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 9,947 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 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 | DS52 EUT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DS — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About DS52 EUT
What car is DS52 EUT?
DS52 EUT is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.
What is the mileage of DS52 EUT?
The last recorded mileage for DS52 EUT was 189,380 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DS52 EUT passed its MOT?
DS52 EUT has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2021.
Is DS52 EUT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DS52 EUT 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 DS52 EUT?
DS52 EUT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.