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EN52 WZJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 131,421 miles on the clock, averaging 6,054 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 EN52 WZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,421
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,054

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 reading131,421 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,069
Average per year6,054
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EN52 WZJ 41k64k86k109k131k '06'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,421 miles
Since last MOT+20,069 miles
PASS
Mileage111,352 miles
Since last MOT+15,934 miles
PASS
Mileage95,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,418 miles
Since last MOT+8,528 miles
PASS
Mileage86,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,477 miles
PASS
Mileage81,413 miles
Since last MOT+3,971 miles
PASS
Mileage77,442 miles
Since last MOT+3,487 miles
PASS
Mileage73,955 miles
Since last MOT+72,611 miles
FAIL
Mileage1,344 miles
PASS
Mileage63,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage59,344 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage51,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,226 miles
PASS
Mileage47,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,923 miles
PASS
Mileage44,214 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage40,966 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

RegistrationEN52 WZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEN — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EN52 WZJ

What car is EN52 WZJ?

EN52 WZJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EN52 WZJ?

The last recorded mileage for EN52 WZJ was 131,421 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EN52 WZJ passed its MOT?

EN52 WZJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.

Is EN52 WZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EN52 WZJ 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 EN52 WZJ?

EN52 WZJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.