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MM52 HGZ

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 196,468 miles on the clock, averaging 12,476 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 HGZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,468
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,476

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 reading196,468 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,476
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM52 HGZ 90k116k143k170k196k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,468 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,468 miles
Since last MOT+21,765 miles
PASS
Mileage174,703 miles
Since last MOT+18,017 miles
PASS
Mileage156,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage149,275 miles
Since last MOT+12,489 miles
PASS
Mileage136,786 miles
Since last MOT+10,703 miles
PASS
Mileage126,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,083 miles
Since last MOT+21,655 miles
PASS
Mileage104,428 miles
Since last MOT+14,774 miles
PASS
Mileage89,654 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

RegistrationMM52 HGZ
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 HGZ

What car is MM52 HGZ?

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

What is the mileage of MM52 HGZ?

The last recorded mileage for MM52 HGZ was 196,468 miles, recorded on 3 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM52 HGZ passed its MOT?

MM52 HGZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Feb 2015.

Is MM52 HGZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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