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HV52 OVJ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 64,008 miles on the clock, averaging 4,959 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for HV52 OVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,008
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2005
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
4,959

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,008 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28
Average per year4,959
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HV52 OVJ 25k35k45k54k64k '05'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,008 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,980 miles
Since last MOT+6,125 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage55,169 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage52,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage47,613 miles
Since last MOT+6,073 miles
PASS
Mileage41,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,471 miles
PASS
Mileage35,050 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage25,011 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 OVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHV — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About HV52 OVJ

What car is HV52 OVJ?

HV52 OVJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HV52 OVJ?

The last recorded mileage for HV52 OVJ was 64,008 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HV52 OVJ passed its MOT?

HV52 OVJ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 1 Nov 2013.

Is HV52 OVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HV52 OVJ 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 HV52 OVJ?

HV52 OVJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.