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EO52 TZM

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 188,510 miles on the clock, averaging 9,937 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 EO52 TZM

MOT Status
Due date passed
188,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2006
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,937

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading188,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19,437
Average per year9,937
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO52 TZM 98k120k143k166k189k '06'15'11

Check EO52 TZM

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage188,510 miles
Since last MOT+19,437 miles
PASS
Mileage169,073 miles
Since last MOT+7,713 miles
PASS
Mileage161,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,360 miles
Since last MOT+9,612 miles
PASS
Mileage151,748 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,746 miles
Since last MOT+9,808 miles
PASS
Mileage141,938 miles
Since last MOT+10,555 miles
PASS
Mileage131,383 miles
Since last MOT+6,149 miles
PASS
Mileage125,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage120,151 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage115,277 miles
Since last MOT+17,580 miles
PASS
Mileage97,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage97,697 miles

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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

RegistrationEO52 TZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About EO52 TZM

What car is EO52 TZM?

EO52 TZM is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EO52 TZM?

The last recorded mileage for EO52 TZM was 188,510 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO52 TZM passed its MOT?

EO52 TZM has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 2 Mar 2015.

Is EO52 TZM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO52 TZM 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 TZM?

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