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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 148,069 miles on the clock, averaging 9,120 miles per year, above 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 WCU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 148,069 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,057 |
| Average per year | 9,120 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV52 WCU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| 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 WCU
What car is OV52 WCU?
OV52 WCU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.
What is the mileage of OV52 WCU?
The last recorded mileage for OV52 WCU was 148,069 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV52 WCU passed its MOT?
OV52 WCU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 27 Nov 2020.
Is OV52 WCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV52 WCU 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 WCU?
OV52 WCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.