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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 182,119 miles on the clock, averaging 8,483 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 EO52 RYU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 182,119 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,483 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | EO52 RYU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About EO52 RYU
What car is EO52 RYU?
EO52 RYU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EO52 RYU?
The last recorded mileage for EO52 RYU was 182,119 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO52 RYU passed its MOT?
EO52 RYU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2022.
Is EO52 RYU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO52 RYU 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 EO52 RYU?
EO52 RYU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.