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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 170,276 miles on the clock, averaging 8,691 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for MD52 EJO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 170,276 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 661 |
| Average per year | 8,691 |
| 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 | MD52 EJO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MD52 EJO
What car is MD52 EJO?
MD52 EJO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MD52 EJO?
The last recorded mileage for MD52 EJO was 170,276 miles, recorded on 2 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD52 EJO passed its MOT?
MD52 EJO has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2018.
Is MD52 EJO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD52 EJO 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 EJO?
MD52 EJO is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.