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MM52 CAU

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBeige
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 10 (66% pass rate). It has 65,832 miles on the clock, averaging 2,526 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for sparse fault data.

MOT & Mileage History for MM52 CAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,832
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
66%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,526

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

Low mileage
Latest reading65,832 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,526
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM52 CAU 20k31k43k54k66k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,832 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,832 miles
Since last MOT+11,019 miles
PASS
Mileage54,813 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,811 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage51,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage48,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,899 miles
Since last MOT+1,339 miles
PASS
Mileage47,560 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,559 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
PASS
Mileage46,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,405 miles
PASS
Mileage43,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,717 miles
Since last MOT+2,139 miles
PASS
Mileage41,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,937 miles
PASS
Mileage39,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,525 miles
PASS
Mileage38,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,116 miles
Since last MOT+1,716 miles
PASS
Mileage36,400 miles
Since last MOT+2,182 miles
PASS
Mileage34,218 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,508 miles
PASS
Mileage32,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,709 miles
Since last MOT+1,449 miles
PASS
Mileage31,260 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,256 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage29,318 miles
Since last MOT+2,237 miles
PASS
Mileage27,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage24,508 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage22,119 miles
Since last MOT+2,323 miles
PASS
Mileage19,796 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,758 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 CAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MM52 CAU

What car is MM52 CAU?

MM52 CAU is an beige Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM52 CAU?

The last recorded mileage for MM52 CAU was 65,832 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM52 CAU passed its MOT?

MM52 CAU has had 29 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (19 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2025.

Is MM52 CAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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