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HJ52 HHU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 154,417 miles on the clock, averaging 10,216 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 HJ52 HHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2006
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,216

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,417 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,562
Average per year10,216
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HJ52 HHU 81k100k118k136k154k '06'14'09

Check HJ52 HHU

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,417 miles
Since last MOT+12,562 miles
PASS
Mileage141,855 miles
Since last MOT+10,617 miles
PASS
Mileage131,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage123,540 miles
Since last MOT+10,109 miles
PASS
Mileage113,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,841 miles
PASS
Mileage104,590 miles
Since last MOT+8,944 miles
PASS
Mileage95,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,646 miles
Since last MOT+14,343 miles
PASS
Mileage81,303 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 HHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HJ52 HHU

What car is HJ52 HHU?

HJ52 HHU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HJ52 HHU?

The last recorded mileage for HJ52 HHU was 154,417 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ52 HHU passed its MOT?

HJ52 HHU has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Jan 2014.

Is HJ52 HHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ52 HHU 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 HJ52 HHU?

HJ52 HHU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.