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MD52 EHP

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 147,324 miles on the clock, averaging 6,863 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MD52 EHP

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,324
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,863

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading147,324 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,090
Average per year6,863
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MD52 EHP 46k72k97k122k147k '06'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,324 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage141,234 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,117 miles
PASS
Mileage140,100 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,349 miles
PASS
Mileage136,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage134,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage131,311 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,270 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,371 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage117,753 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage110,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage104,606 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage95,532 miles
Since last MOT+12,792 miles
PASS
Mileage82,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,346 miles
PASS
Mileage72,394 miles
Since last MOT+14,165 miles
PASS
Mileage58,229 miles
Since last MOT+11,933 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,296 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

RegistrationMD52 EHP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MD52 EHP

What car is MD52 EHP?

MD52 EHP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MD52 EHP?

The last recorded mileage for MD52 EHP was 147,324 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MD52 EHP passed its MOT?

MD52 EHP has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2020.

Is MD52 EHP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD52 EHP 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 MD52 EHP?

MD52 EHP is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.