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OV52 FPT

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 128,436 miles on the clock, averaging 9,577 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 FPT

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,577

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,436 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,577
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 FPT 27k53k78k103k128k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,436 miles
Since last MOT+10,344 miles
PASS
Mileage118,092 miles
Since last MOT+8,523 miles
PASS
Mileage109,569 miles
Since last MOT+12,344 miles
PASS
Mileage97,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,225 miles
Since last MOT+10,128 miles
PASS
Mileage87,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage83,094 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,094 miles
Since last MOT+2,231 miles
PASS
Mileage80,863 miles
Since last MOT+13,349 miles
PASS
Mileage67,514 miles
Since last MOT+4,953 miles
PASS
Mileage62,561 miles
Since last MOT+13,419 miles
PASS
Mileage49,142 miles
Since last MOT+21,925 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,217 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 FPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 FPT

What car is OV52 FPT?

OV52 FPT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV52 FPT?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 FPT was 128,436 miles, recorded on 18 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 FPT passed its MOT?

OV52 FPT has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Aug 2016.

Is OV52 FPT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 FPT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV52 FPT?

OV52 FPT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.