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OE52 MDY

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 4 (82% pass rate). It has 135,441 miles on the clock, averaging 3,473 miles per year, well 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 OE52 MDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,473

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading135,441 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,877
Average per year3,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 MDY 76k91k106k121k135k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,877 miles
PASS
Mileage132,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
PASS
Mileage130,981 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage129,803 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage126,659 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,746 miles
PASS
Mileage123,906 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,904 miles
Since last MOT+2,619 miles
PASS
Mileage121,285 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage117,934 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage114,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,152 miles
PASS
Mileage111,097 miles
Since last MOT+3,532 miles
PASS
Mileage107,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,425 miles
PASS
Mileage103,140 miles
Since last MOT+3,876 miles
PASS
Mileage99,264 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage95,838 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage92,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,588 miles
PASS
Mileage87,445 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage83,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage76,489 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,488 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 MDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 MDY

What car is OE52 MDY?

OE52 MDY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OE52 MDY?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 MDY was 135,441 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 MDY passed its MOT?

OE52 MDY has had 22 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (18 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2023.

Is OE52 MDY ULEZ compliant?

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

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