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MT52 UZB

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 255,801 miles on the clock, averaging 12,805 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 UZB

MOT Status
Due date passed
255,801
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
12,805

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading255,801 miles
Reading date
Miles last year36
Average per year12,805
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MT52 UZB 49k101k153k204k256k '05'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage255,801 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage255,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,684 miles
PASS
Mileage248,081 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage248,007 miles
Since last MOT+10,804 miles
PASS
Mileage237,203 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,941 miles
PASS
Mileage229,249 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
FAIL
Mileage229,122 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage220,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,417 miles
PASS
Mileage209,339 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage209,332 miles
Since last MOT+11,539 miles
PASS
Mileage197,793 miles
Since last MOT+13,368 miles
PASS
Mileage184,425 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,423 miles
Since last MOT+13,027 miles
PASS
Mileage171,396 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,198 miles
Since last MOT+15,615 miles
PASS
Mileage155,583 miles
Since last MOT+13,906 miles
PASS
Mileage141,677 miles
Since last MOT+14,251 miles
PASS
Mileage127,426 miles
Since last MOT+18,626 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,800 miles
Since last MOT+14,039 miles
PASS
Mileage94,761 miles
Since last MOT+12,213 miles
PASS
Mileage82,548 miles
Since last MOT+10,245 miles
PASS
Mileage72,303 miles
Since last MOT+23,068 miles
PASS
Mileage49,235 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 UZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 UZB

What car is MT52 UZB?

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

What is the mileage of MT52 UZB?

The last recorded mileage for MT52 UZB was 255,801 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT52 UZB passed its MOT?

MT52 UZB has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2022.

Is MT52 UZB ULEZ compliant?

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

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