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OV52 VEO

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Green Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGreen
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 195,116 miles on the clock, averaging 14,497 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 VEO

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,116
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,497

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 reading195,116 miles
Reading date
Miles last year522
Average per year14,497
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 VEO 34k74k115k155k195k '05'17'13

Check OV52 VEO

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,116 miles
Since last MOT+522 miles
FAIL
Mileage194,594 miles
Since last MOT+16,543 miles
PASS
Mileage178,051 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,843 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage170,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage162,602 miles
Since last MOT+4,482 miles
PASS
Mileage158,120 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,108 miles
Since last MOT+19,769 miles
PASS
Mileage138,339 miles
Since last MOT+20,029 miles
PASS
Mileage118,310 miles
Since last MOT+19,728 miles
PASS
Mileage98,582 miles
Since last MOT+25,408 miles
PASS
Mileage73,174 miles
Since last MOT+21,635 miles
PASS
Mileage51,539 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage48,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,133 miles
Since last MOT+13,841 miles
PASS
Mileage34,292 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 VEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 VEO

What car is OV52 VEO?

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

What is the mileage of OV52 VEO?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 VEO was 195,116 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 VEO passed its MOT?

OV52 VEO has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2017.

Is OV52 VEO ULEZ compliant?

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

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