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OV52 VEY

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 119,436 miles on the clock, averaging 5,055 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 VEY

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2005
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,055

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading119,436 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,122
Average per year5,055
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 VEY 23k47k71k95k119k '05'24'15

Check OV52 VEY

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,436 miles
Since last MOT+3,122 miles
PASS
Mileage116,314 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
PASS
Mileage113,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,561 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage110,605 miles
Since last MOT+2,530 miles
PASS
Mileage108,075 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage105,523 miles
Since last MOT+3,173 miles
PASS
Mileage102,350 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,326 miles
Since last MOT+3,209 miles
PASS
Mileage99,117 miles
Since last MOT+2,687 miles
PASS
Mileage96,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,119 miles
PASS
Mileage93,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,880 miles
PASS
Mileage89,431 miles
Since last MOT+4,025 miles
PASS
Mileage85,406 miles
Since last MOT+4,392 miles
PASS
Mileage81,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,606 miles
PASS
Mileage76,408 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage71,400 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,890 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,510 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage57,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,803 miles
Since last MOT+10,481 miles
PASS
Mileage47,322 miles
Since last MOT+11,428 miles
PASS
Mileage35,894 miles
Since last MOT+12,541 miles
PASS
Mileage23,353 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 VEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 VEY

What car is OV52 VEY?

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

What is the mileage of OV52 VEY?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 VEY was 119,436 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 VEY passed its MOT?

OV52 VEY has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2024.

Is OV52 VEY ULEZ compliant?

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

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