Vehicle summary
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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 146,778 miles on the clock, averaging 5,360 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 ESV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 146,778 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,328 |
| Average per year | 5,360 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | MW52 ESV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About MW52 ESV
What car is MW52 ESV?
MW52 ESV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW52 ESV?
The last recorded mileage for MW52 ESV was 146,778 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW52 ESV passed its MOT?
MW52 ESV has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2016.
Is MW52 ESV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 ESV 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 ESV?
MW52 ESV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.