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OE52 LZX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 183,063 miles on the clock, averaging 11,946 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 OE52 LZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,946

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,087
Average per year11,946
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 LZX 40k76k112k147k183k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,063 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage180,976 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,968 miles
Since last MOT+1,837 miles
PASS
Mileage179,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage176,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,681 miles
PASS
Mileage172,205 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,204 miles
Since last MOT+23,760 miles
PASS
Mileage148,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,444 miles
Since last MOT+25,876 miles
PASS
Mileage122,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,568 miles
Since last MOT+25,618 miles
PASS
Mileage96,950 miles
Since last MOT+17,444 miles
PASS
Mileage79,506 miles
Since last MOT+12,943 miles
PASS
Mileage66,563 miles
Since last MOT+2,225 miles
PASS
Mileage64,338 miles
Since last MOT+9,773 miles
PASS
Mileage54,565 miles
Since last MOT+14,127 miles
PASS
Mileage40,438 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 LZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 LZX

What car is OE52 LZX?

OE52 LZX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OE52 LZX?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 LZX was 183,063 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 LZX passed its MOT?

OE52 LZX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2018.

Is OE52 LZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 LZX 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 OE52 LZX?

OE52 LZX is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.