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OE52 RSU

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 144,934 miles on the clock, averaging 8,084 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 RSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,934
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,084

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,934 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 RSU 57k79k101k123k145k '07'17'13

Check OE52 RSU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,934 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,890 miles
PASS
Mileage142,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,044 miles
Since last MOT+4,056 miles
PASS
Mileage137,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,793 miles
PASS
Mileage131,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,584 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,611 miles
Since last MOT+8,210 miles
PASS
Mileage117,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,401 miles
Since last MOT+9,646 miles
PASS
Mileage107,755 miles
Since last MOT+9,488 miles
PASS
Mileage98,267 miles
Since last MOT+12,158 miles
PASS
Mileage86,109 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,147 miles
Since last MOT+19,215 miles
PASS
Mileage56,932 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

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

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 RSU
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 RSU

What car is OE52 RSU?

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

What is the mileage of OE52 RSU?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 RSU was 144,934 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 RSU passed its MOT?

OE52 RSU has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2017.

Is OE52 RSU ULEZ compliant?

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

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