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MW52 DSZ

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 94,693 miles on the clock, averaging 6,739 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for MW52 DSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2005
100%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
6,739

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,693 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,482
Average per year6,739
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW52 DSZ 65k73k80k87k95k '05'10'08

Check MW52 DSZ

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,693 miles
Since last MOT+14,482 miles
PASS
Mileage80,211 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage73,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage70,876 miles
Since last MOT+5,757 miles
PASS
Mileage65,119 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

RegistrationMW52 DSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About MW52 DSZ

What car is MW52 DSZ?

MW52 DSZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW52 DSZ?

The last recorded mileage for MW52 DSZ was 94,693 miles, recorded on 6 May 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW52 DSZ passed its MOT?

MW52 DSZ has had 5 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (5 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2010.

Is MW52 DSZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 DSZ 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 MW52 DSZ?

MW52 DSZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.