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 32 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 11 (66% pass rate). It has 202,972 miles on the clock, averaging 7,658 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OE52 MDZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 202,972 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,985 |
| Average per year | 7,658 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 32 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 | OE52 MDZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OE — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OE52 MDZ
What car is OE52 MDZ?
OE52 MDZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OE52 MDZ?
The last recorded mileage for OE52 MDZ was 202,972 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE52 MDZ passed its MOT?
OE52 MDZ has had 32 MOT tests with a 66% pass rate (21 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 6 Jan 2026.
Is OE52 MDZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 MDZ 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 MDZ?
OE52 MDZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.