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OE52 OPZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 201,562 miles on the clock, averaging 8,701 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 OPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,562
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,701

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading201,562 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year8,701
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 OPZ 57k93k129k165k202k '06'22'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,562 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,558 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage197,876 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,873 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage190,020 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
PASS
Mileage182,021 miles
Since last MOT+10,922 miles
PASS
Mileage171,099 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,099 miles
Since last MOT+9,589 miles
PASS
Mileage161,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,510 miles
Since last MOT+9,032 miles
PASS
Mileage152,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,981 miles
PASS
Mileage142,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,497 miles
Since last MOT+11,325 miles
PASS
Mileage131,172 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,172 miles
Since last MOT+15,473 miles
PASS
Mileage115,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,699 miles
Since last MOT+10,574 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,125 miles
Since last MOT+19,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,096 miles
Since last MOT+16,703 miles
PASS
Mileage69,393 miles
Since last MOT+12,724 miles
PASS
Mileage56,669 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 OPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 OPZ

What car is OE52 OPZ?

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

What is the mileage of OE52 OPZ?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 OPZ was 201,562 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 OPZ passed its MOT?

OE52 OPZ has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2022.

Is OE52 OPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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