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EO52 TXG

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 3189cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine3189cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 Petrol 3189cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 3 (85% pass rate). It has 66,147 miles on the clock, averaging 2,432 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 3.2 VR6 engine is known for serpentine belt tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EO52 TXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,147
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2005
85%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
2,432

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
10

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading66,147 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,741
Average per year2,432
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 TXG 22k33k44k55k66k '05'24'14

Check EO52 TXG

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,147 miles
Since last MOT+1,741 miles
PASS
Mileage64,406 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,403 miles
Since last MOT+238 miles
PASS
Mileage64,165 miles
Since last MOT+399 miles
PASS
Mileage63,766 miles
Since last MOT+883 miles
PASS
Mileage62,883 miles
Since last MOT+2,351 miles
PASS
Mileage60,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,532 miles
Since last MOT+7,055 miles
PASS
Mileage53,477 miles
Since last MOT+1,589 miles
PASS
Mileage51,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,321 miles
PASS
Mileage49,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,001 miles
PASS
Mileage46,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,716 miles
PASS
Mileage42,850 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage39,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,808 miles
PASS
Mileage37,166 miles
Since last MOT+4,429 miles
PASS
Mileage32,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage32,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,737 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage27,394 miles
Since last MOT+5,869 miles
PASS
Mileage21,525 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 TXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3189cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 TXG

What car is EO52 TXG?

EO52 TXG is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (3189cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO52 TXG?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 TXG was 66,147 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 TXG passed its MOT?

EO52 TXG has had 20 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (17 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2024.

Is EO52 TXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO52 TXG is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EO52 TXG?

EO52 TXG is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.