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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 86,587 miles on the clock, averaging 6,509 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.
MOT & Mileage History for MW52 HBE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,587 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 532 |
| Average per year | 6,509 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW52 HBE |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| 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 HBE
What car is MW52 HBE?
MW52 HBE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW52 HBE?
The last recorded mileage for MW52 HBE was 86,587 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW52 HBE passed its MOT?
MW52 HBE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Feb 2017.
Is MW52 HBE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW52 HBE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MW52 HBE?
MW52 HBE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.