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OV52 VRZ

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 161,397 miles on the clock, averaging 6,417 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for OV52 VRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,397
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,417

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading161,397 miles
Reading date
Miles last year47
Average per year6,417
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV52 VRZ 30k63k96k129k161k '05'26'16

Check OV52 VRZ

Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage161,397 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
PASS
Mileage161,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,350 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
PASS
Mileage161,153 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,147 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage160,415 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,413 miles
Since last MOT+1,222 miles
PASS
Mileage159,191 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage155,507 miles
Since last MOT+3,899 miles
PASS
Mileage151,608 miles
Since last MOT+3,846 miles
PASS
Mileage147,762 miles
Since last MOT+2,696 miles
PASS
Mileage145,066 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage140,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,286 miles
PASS
Mileage135,134 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,134 miles
Since last MOT+6,034 miles
PASS
Mileage129,100 miles
Since last MOT+11,533 miles
PASS
Mileage117,567 miles
Since last MOT+13,851 miles
PASS
Mileage103,716 miles
Since last MOT+14,385 miles
PASS
Mileage89,331 miles
Since last MOT+12,522 miles
PASS
Mileage76,809 miles
Since last MOT+11,518 miles
PASS
Mileage65,291 miles
Since last MOT+15,980 miles
PASS
Mileage49,311 miles
Since last MOT+19,110 miles
PASS
Mileage30,201 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (1997–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 VRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About OV52 VRZ

What car is OV52 VRZ?

OV52 VRZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OV52 VRZ?

The last recorded mileage for OV52 VRZ was 161,397 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV52 VRZ passed its MOT?

OV52 VRZ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jun 2026.

Is OV52 VRZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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