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MT52 OOA

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 168,676 miles on the clock, averaging 12,414 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 MT52 OOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,676
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2005
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,414

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,676 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,115
Average per year12,414
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT52 OOA 36k69k102k135k169k '05'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,115 miles
PASS
Mileage163,561 miles
Since last MOT+15,281 miles
PASS
Mileage148,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,280 miles
Since last MOT+24,761 miles
PASS
Mileage123,519 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,519 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage115,657 miles
Since last MOT+12,799 miles
PASS
Mileage102,858 miles
Since last MOT+13,981 miles
PASS
Mileage88,877 miles
Since last MOT+14,080 miles
PASS
Mileage74,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,797 miles
Since last MOT+8,787 miles
PASS
Mileage66,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,914 miles
PASS
Mileage57,096 miles
Since last MOT+18,196 miles
PASS
Mileage38,900 miles
Since last MOT+3,024 miles
PASS
Mileage35,876 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

RegistrationMT52 OOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MT52 OOA

What car is MT52 OOA?

MT52 OOA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MT52 OOA?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 OOA was 168,676 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 OOA passed its MOT?

MT52 OOA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2016.

Is MT52 OOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT52 OOA 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 MT52 OOA?

MT52 OOA is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.