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OE52 UWW

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 194,702 miles on the clock, averaging 10,736 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 UWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,736

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading194,702 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,736
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OE52 UWW 37k76k116k155k195k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage194,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,849 miles
PASS
Mileage191,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage182,835 miles
Since last MOT+7,220 miles
PASS
Mileage175,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage167,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,295 miles
PASS
Mileage160,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
PASS
Mileage153,644 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage144,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,492 miles
Since last MOT+14,771 miles
PASS
Mileage129,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,598 miles
PASS
Mileage122,123 miles
Since last MOT+14,617 miles
PASS
Mileage107,506 miles
Since last MOT+15,071 miles
PASS
Mileage92,435 miles
Since last MOT+12,695 miles
PASS
Mileage79,740 miles
Since last MOT+12,944 miles
PASS
Mileage66,796 miles
Since last MOT+14,233 miles
PASS
Mileage52,563 miles
Since last MOT+15,724 miles
PASS
Mileage36,839 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE52 UWW
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 UWW

What car is OE52 UWW?

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

What is the mileage of OE52 UWW?

The last recorded mileage for OE52 UWW was 194,702 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OE52 UWW passed its MOT?

OE52 UWW has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2020.

Is OE52 UWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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