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OV52 VMX

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 2792cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine2792cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£265–£630

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 2792cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 173,788 miles on the clock, averaging 9,377 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.8 VR6 engine is known for aqp/aue and component.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 VMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,788
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
9,377

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 reading173,788 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,377
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 VMX 35k69k104k139k174k '06'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,788 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,788 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage167,635 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,202 miles
PASS
Mileage158,408 miles
Since last MOT+9,081 miles
PASS
Mileage149,327 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,296 miles
Since last MOT+14,834 miles
PASS
Mileage134,462 miles
Since last MOT+13,019 miles
PASS
Mileage121,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,443 miles
Since last MOT+11,198 miles
PASS
Mileage110,245 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,128 miles
Since last MOT+2,423 miles
PASS
Mileage107,705 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,702 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage104,965 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage101,172 miles
Since last MOT+5,052 miles
PASS
Mileage96,120 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,118 miles
Since last MOT+16,027 miles
PASS
Mileage80,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,091 miles
Since last MOT+28,023 miles
PASS
Mileage52,068 miles
Since last MOT+17,396 miles
PASS
Mileage34,672 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2792cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 VMX

What car is OV52 VMX?

OV52 VMX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (2792cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV52 VMX?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 VMX was 173,788 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 VMX passed its MOT?

OV52 VMX has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2020.

Is OV52 VMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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