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OV52 VNZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 82,762 miles on the clock, averaging 7,408 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 engine is known for check dvsa recall data directly and search specialist vag forums.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 VNZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,408

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading82,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,969
Average per year7,408
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 VNZ 21k36k52k67k83k '06'14'10

Check OV52 VNZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,969 miles
PASS
Mileage74,793 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,557 miles
PASS
Mileage68,234 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
PASS
Mileage60,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,472 miles
PASS
Mileage50,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,350 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,301 miles
Since last MOT+1,395 miles
PASS
Mileage48,906 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage43,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,569 miles
PASS
Mileage38,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,163 miles
PASS
Mileage32,871 miles
Since last MOT+12,004 miles
PASS
Mileage20,867 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VNZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 VNZ

What car is OV52 VNZ?

OV52 VNZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV52 VNZ?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 VNZ was 82,762 miles, recorded on 19 May 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 VNZ passed its MOT?

OV52 VNZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2014.

Is OV52 VNZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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