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OE52 UTS

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 4 (83% pass rate). It has 199,333 miles on the clock, averaging 8,441 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 UTS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
199,333
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
83%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,441

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 reading199,333 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,958
Average per year8,441
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 UTS 33k74k116k158k199k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,958 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,088 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,015 miles
PASS
Mileage175,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,075 miles
PASS
Mileage166,085 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+12,253 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,137 miles
Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
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Since last MOT+9,623 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
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Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,239 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,079 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+10,903 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,397 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage32,833 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 UTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOE — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OE52 UTS

What car is OE52 UTS?

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

What is the mileage of OE52 UTS?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 UTS was 199,333 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 UTS passed its MOT?

OE52 UTS has had 24 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (20 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is OE52 UTS ULEZ compliant?

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

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