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MF52 URE

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 123,797 miles on the clock, averaging 5,916 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 MF52 URE

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,797
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,916

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,797 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF52 URE 31k54k77k101k124k '06'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,797 miles
Since last MOT+5,989 miles
PASS
Mileage117,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,808 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage113,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,287 miles
Since last MOT+10,682 miles
PASS
Mileage102,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,605 miles
Since last MOT+11,748 miles
PASS
Mileage90,857 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage80,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,575 miles
Since last MOT+17,407 miles
PASS
Mileage63,168 miles
Since last MOT+9,006 miles
PASS
Mileage54,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage50,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,940 miles
PASS
Mileage47,284 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage43,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,130 miles
PASS
Mileage36,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage33,857 miles
Since last MOT+2,851 miles
PASS
Mileage31,006 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 URE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MF52 URE

What car is MF52 URE?

MF52 URE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MF52 URE?

The last recorded mileage for MF52 URE was 123,797 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF52 URE passed its MOT?

MF52 URE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2021.

Is MF52 URE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF52 URE 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 MF52 URE?

MF52 URE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.