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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 268,748 miles on the clock, averaging 16,595 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 VPY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 268,748 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 16,595 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 VPY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 VPY
What car is OV52 VPY?
OV52 VPY is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV52 VPY?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 VPY was 268,748 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 VPY passed its MOT?
OV52 VPY has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Jul 2019.
Is OV52 VPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 VPY 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 VPY?
OV52 VPY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.