Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 174,682 miles on the clock, averaging 10,663 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 VKU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 174,682 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 10,663 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OV52 VKU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OV52 VKU
What car is OV52 VKU?
OV52 VKU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV52 VKU?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 VKU was 174,682 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 VKU passed its MOT?
OV52 VKU has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2018.
Is OV52 VKU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 VKU 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 VKU?
OV52 VKU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.