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OV52 UER

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 211,193 miles on the clock, averaging 11,363 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 OV52 UER

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,193
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
11,363

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 reading211,193 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,363
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 UER 44k86k128k170k211k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage211,193 miles
Since last MOT+9,439 miles
PASS
Mileage201,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage201,754 miles
Since last MOT+10,289 miles
PASS
Mileage191,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,465 miles
Since last MOT+11,037 miles
PASS
Mileage180,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,428 miles
Since last MOT+10,054 miles
PASS
Mileage170,374 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,373 miles
Since last MOT+11,814 miles
PASS
Mileage158,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,558 miles
Since last MOT+12,527 miles
PASS
Mileage146,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,031 miles
Since last MOT+9,765 miles
PASS
Mileage136,266 miles
Since last MOT+1,897 miles
PASS
Mileage134,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,126 miles
PASS
Mileage125,243 miles
Since last MOT+13,578 miles
PASS
Mileage111,665 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,657 miles
Since last MOT+15,764 miles
PASS
Mileage95,893 miles
Since last MOT+14,603 miles
PASS
Mileage81,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,290 miles
Since last MOT+20,244 miles
PASS
Mileage61,046 miles
Since last MOT+348 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,698 miles
Since last MOT+16,202 miles
PASS
Mileage44,496 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

RegistrationOV52 UER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 UER

What car is OV52 UER?

OV52 UER is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV52 UER?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 UER was 211,193 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 UER passed its MOT?

OV52 UER has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2020.

Is OV52 UER ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 UER 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 OV52 UER?

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