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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 245,072 miles on the clock, averaging 12,190 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 ET52 OEV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 245,072 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,190 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | ET52 OEV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About ET52 OEV
What car is ET52 OEV?
ET52 OEV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of ET52 OEV?
The last recorded mileage for ET52 OEV was 245,072 miles, recorded on 23 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET52 OEV passed its MOT?
ET52 OEV has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Dec 2020.
Is ET52 OEV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET52 OEV 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 ET52 OEV?
ET52 OEV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.