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DV52 TYH

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 178,136 miles on the clock, averaging 7,253 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 DV52 TYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,136
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,253

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading178,136 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,983
Average per year7,253
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV52 TYH 45k78k112k145k178k '05'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage178,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,983 miles
PASS
Mileage172,153 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage166,001 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,146 miles
PASS
Mileage160,852 miles
Since last MOT+130 miles
PASS
Mileage160,722 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage157,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,897 miles
PASS
Mileage154,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,982 miles
Since last MOT+3,625 miles
PASS
Mileage151,357 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage145,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,783 miles
PASS
Mileage139,632 miles
Since last MOT+9,300 miles
PASS
Mileage130,332 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage121,469 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
PASS
Mileage112,525 miles
Since last MOT+13,688 miles
PASS
Mileage98,837 miles
Since last MOT+12,360 miles
PASS
Mileage86,477 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,477 miles
Since last MOT+15,319 miles
PASS
Mileage71,158 miles
Since last MOT+11,218 miles
PASS
Mileage59,940 miles
Since last MOT+14,754 miles
PASS
Mileage45,186 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 TYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About DV52 TYH

What car is DV52 TYH?

DV52 TYH is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DV52 TYH?

The last recorded mileage for DV52 TYH was 178,136 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV52 TYH passed its MOT?

DV52 TYH has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 15 Apr 2024.

Is DV52 TYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV52 TYH 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 DV52 TYH?

DV52 TYH is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.