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MM52 BVW

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 170,271 miles on the clock, averaging 12,415 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 MM52 BVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,415

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,271 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,415
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM52 BVW 30k65k100k135k170k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,271 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,271 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage166,611 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,601 miles
Since last MOT+6,325 miles
PASS
Mileage160,276 miles
Since last MOT+292 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,984 miles
Since last MOT+19,965 miles
PASS
Mileage140,019 miles
Since last MOT+13,332 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,687 miles
Since last MOT+14,414 miles
PASS
Mileage112,273 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage102,792 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage92,687 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,682 miles
Since last MOT+17,863 miles
PASS
Mileage74,819 miles
Since last MOT+22,443 miles
PASS
Mileage52,376 miles
Since last MOT+22,176 miles
PASS
Mileage30,200 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 BVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MM52 BVW

What car is MM52 BVW?

MM52 BVW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM52 BVW?

The last recorded mileage for MM52 BVW was 170,271 miles, recorded on 8 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM52 BVW passed its MOT?

MM52 BVW has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2017.

Is MM52 BVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM52 BVW 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 MM52 BVW?

MM52 BVW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.