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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 176,625 miles on the clock, averaging 10,730 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for OE52 USJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,625 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 18,745 |
| Average per year | 10,730 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 USJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Green |
| 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 USJ
What car is OE52 USJ?
OE52 USJ is an green Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OE52 USJ?
The last recorded mileage for OE52 USJ was 176,625 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE52 USJ passed its MOT?
OE52 USJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2019.
Is OE52 USJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE52 USJ 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 USJ?
OE52 USJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.