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OE52 URB

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 103,685 miles on the clock, averaging 3,926 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OE52 URB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
103,685
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,926

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading103,685 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,128
Average per year3,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 URB 24k44k64k84k104k '06'26'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,685 miles
Since last MOT+1,128 miles
PASS
Mileage102,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage100,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage95,488 miles
Since last MOT+5,040 miles
PASS
Mileage90,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,100 miles
PASS
Mileage86,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,235 miles
PASS
Mileage82,113 miles
Since last MOT+5,408 miles
PASS
Mileage76,705 miles
PASS
Mileage77,157 miles
Since last MOT+12,027 miles
PASS
Mileage65,130 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage58,744 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,743 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage49,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,617 miles
PASS
Mileage40,052 miles
Since last MOT+7,936 miles
PASS
Mileage32,116 miles
Since last MOT+8,572 miles
PASS
Mileage23,544 miles

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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

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

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About OE52 URB

What car is OE52 URB?

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

What is the mileage of OE52 URB?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 URB was 103,685 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 URB passed its MOT?

OE52 URB has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.

Is OE52 URB ULEZ compliant?

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

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