Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 158,061 miles on the clock, averaging 8,236 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 VPU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 158,061 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,186 |
| Average per year | 8,236 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV52 VPU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 52 — September 2002 to February 2003 |
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About OV52 VPU
What car is OV52 VPU?
OV52 VPU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV52 VPU?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 VPU was 158,061 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 VPU passed its MOT?
OV52 VPU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 21 Dec 2021.
Is OV52 VPU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 VPU 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 VPU?
OV52 VPU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.